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JPMA Revises Definition of Promotion in Code of Practice
The Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (JPMA) on May 23 announced the first update in six years of its Code of Practice (COP), revising the definition of “promotion” to make it consistent with global and other relevant guidelines. This will mark…
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