A total of 43 innovative new medicines are anticipated to be approved or listed in Japan this year, according to a survey by Jiho. At the center of attention are some highly innovative, but probably ultra-expensive, gene therapies, as well…
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Nichi-Iko Aims to Resume Stable Supply of Cefazolin by Year-End: Exec
Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical intends to resume stable supplies by the end of the year for its generic versions of the antibiotic cefazolin, for which supplies have been suspended due to quality issues, a company executive says. Nichi-Iko found an increasing number…
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