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PMDA Chief Vows Stronger Support for Drug Discovery, Orphan Designations
The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) will continue efforts to enhance Japan’s drug discovery capabilities in 2026, Chief Executive Yasuhiro Fujiwara says, pledging greater support for orphan and pediatric drug development in a bid to address drug losses. Speaking…
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