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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Shipments of 64 Choseido-Made Products Now Adjusted or Halted
Nihon Generic is now adjusting or suspending shipments of over 60 products related to Choseido Pharmaceutical, a group company that was found to have flaws in past stability monitoring for generic drugs. Nihon Generic said on August 17 that it…
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