Japan relies almost entirely on China for the APIs of β-lactam antibiotics. These drugs are essential for treating infectious diseases…
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MTPC, Sawai Ink Final Pact on Transfer of Kashima Plant in April
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC) and Sawai Pharmaceutical have signed a final agreement on the transfer of a plant in Ibaraki Prefecture owned by a MTPC subsidiary, the two companies said on November 28.Sawai is to take over Mitsubishi Tanabe…
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