Japan is considering a new approach to its “special” market expansion re-pricing that would exclude drug sales tied to private…
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Basic Policies for JP 18th Edition Now Up for Public Comments
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on August 19 started inviting public comments for its basic policies for the preparation of a new 18th edition of the Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP), which is scheduled to come into effect in April…
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