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6 Drugs Get Sakigake Designation for Fast-Track Review
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on October 27 announced six drugs as the first batch of products designated under its “sakigake” fast-track review system, which is being rolled out this fiscal year on a trial basis. The six…
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