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Nichi-Iko Likely to Face Biz Suspension Order over Spate of Recalls
Toyama prefectural authorities and the health ministry are planning to issue a business suspension order to generic major Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical as early as next month over a string of recalls stemming from GMP violations and other reasons, people familiar with…
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