Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on March 5 unveiled the revised NHI prices for drugs subject to…
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Generic APIs at Crossroads - 1: Sawai Quality Chief Says Current Biz Structure Hampers Manufacturing Repatriation
Since last year, Japan has seen a number of stock-outs and shortages of generic drugs attributable to API supply disruptions overseas. The issue has now been further compounded by the COVID-19 situation, with the health ministry launching a dedicated council…
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