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Tokushukai Preparing Model Formulary for 72 Group Hospitals; PPIs, Flu Drugs Eyed

April 14, 2020
The Tokushukai Medical Group is preparing to introduce formularies at the 72 hospitals it operates nationwide. As a first step, its headquarters is currently drawing up a model formulary for medications in four therapeutic areas including PPIs and influenza drugs,…

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