REGULATORY

MHLW Sets Up New Office to Take Reports on Inappropriate Detailing Activities from Healthcare Providers

October 3, 2019
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) set up an office to take reports from healthcare professionals on the inappropriate detailing activities of sales reps on October 1. The new office takes reports on questionable detailing activities from all…

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