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MHLW to Introduce Guidelines for Sales Reps’ Activities, Calling for the Creation of Supervising Offices
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) announced on July 12 draft guidelines on the detailing activities for ethical drugs that aim to prevent sale reps from providing inappropriate information. The draft guidelines include general rules for detailing activities…
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