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Japan Identifies 28 New “Drug Loss” Products from 2021-23 Approvals
Quick Look: Japan has added 28 medicines to its “drug loss” product list — including Pylarify, Ztalmy, Vivjoa, Rezzayo and Kimmtrak — covering compounds approved overseas in 2021-2023 with no domestic development. The priority candidates will be assessed for medical…
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