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JGSM Policy Proposal Calls for Generic Volume Target of 80% by End of FY2020
The Japan Society of Generic Medicines (JSGM) announced its “2015 policy proposal to promote the use of generic drugs” on June 30. The proposal calls for a market share of at least 80% for generics by volume basis by the…
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