Japan is considering a new approach to its “special” market expansion re-pricing that would exclude drug sales tied to private…
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Health Minister Requests 8 Makers to Bolster Supplies of Antitussive, Expectorant Agents
Japanese health minister Keizo Takemi said on October 18 that he has requested eight major manufacturers of antitussive and expectorant drugs to increase their supplies as an emergency response to the current shortage of these products. He also stated that…
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