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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Choseido Contract Manufactured Cephem Antibiotics for 8 Firms
Choseido Pharmaceutical contract manufactured cephem antibiotics for eight generic makers at its scandal-hit Kawauchi Plant, which is now suspended, including Sawai Pharmaceutical and Towa Pharmaceutical, it has been learned. On June 12, Choseido released a list of customer companies for…
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