Japan’s drug pricing panel held its final round of industry hearings on December 10 as it heads toward the FY2026…
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JPMA Will Work to Secure Quality, Transparency of Clinical Research for Purpose of Advertising: Vice President
The Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (JPMA) will discuss with the health ministry ways to secure the quality and transparency of clinical research conducted for the purpose of advertising, JPMA Vice President Isao Teshirogi said on December 12. Dr Teshirogi made…
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