Japan relies almost entirely on China for the APIs of β-lactam antibiotics. These drugs are essential for treating infectious diseases…
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MHLW to Revise Immunization Act to Allow Govt to Shoulder Liability Risks for COVID-19 Vaccines
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) is preparing a bill to amend the Immunization Act that would allow the Japanese government to sign contracts with drug makers in order for it to cover compensation for health damages that…
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