The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on December 18 presented a proposal to define the scope of products…
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Allergan, Shionogi Tie Up for Sales of Eyelash Hypotrichosis Agent
Allergan Japan KK and Shionogi have entered into a joint sales agreement to distribute an eyelash hypotrichosis treatment in Japan, the two companies said on September 16. Under the deal, signed on August 28, Allergan Japan will start selling the…
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