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MHLW Discussing Use of Data from “Specified Clinical Research” in Application Dossiers, Will Issue Preliminary Conclusions by March
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) is discussing ways to utilize the results of “specified clinical research (tokutei rinsho kenkyu)” conducted in accordance with the Clinical Research Law in application dossiers for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The MHLW…
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