THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
December 13, 2021 at 17:45 JST
A pharmacy complains about a shortage of drug supplies in Tokyo’s Nerima Ward in July (Asahi Shimbun file photo)
The temporary shutdowns of scandal-hit pharmaceutical companies have led to a shortage of more than 3,000 drugs, mostly generic medications, prompting the health ministry to instruct the industry to replenish the supply chain. [Read More]
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