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“Humanitarian Trials” Hefty Burden on Drug Makers: JPMA Regulatory Head
A Japanese version of compassionate use is expected to place a huge burden on drug makers as they will be urged to conduct additional unscheduled trials for a humanitarian cause, said the regulatory affairs chief of the Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers…
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