The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on December 12 presented a draft outline of the FY2026 drug pricing…
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Supply Curb Hits New Generic of Hirudoid Lotion, Demand Driven by Elective Care?
A new generic version of Maruho’s Hirudoid Lotion (heparinoid) rolled out by Nitto Medic earlier this year is now under shipment restrictions. Given the characteristics of the product, a topical blood flow improvement and skin-moisturizing agent, it is presumable that…
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