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JPMA Reprimands Bayer over Side Effect Reporting Violation, Chides “Inappropriate” Promotion
The Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (JPMA) on October 19 reprimanded Bayer Yakuhin over a violation of side effect reporting requirements, which triggered the health ministry to issue administrative guidance late last month. The reprimand is the lightest among five grades…
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