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14 Makers Picked for Health Minister-Championed Subsidy Program for Cough Meds, Essential Drugs
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) has announced a list of 14 companies that will be eligible for grants under its emergency subsidy project for stable drug supply systems. The roster includes the manufacturers of major antitussives and…
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