REGULATORY
11 Firms Get Approval for Irbesartan Generics towards December Listing, including AG; 26 Flock to Crestor
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on August 15 approved a slew of generic drugs ahead of the next generic reimbursement listing in December, with 11 companies (36 products) gaining the green light for generic versions of Avapro/Irbetan…
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REGULATORY
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