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Japan Approves 1st Generics for 4 APIs towards June Listing, All See AGs
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on February 15 approved a raft of generic medicines towards the next biannual generic listing in June, including first copycat products for four APIs. This is the first time since August 2020…
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