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Japan's Ministry Cautions About Personal Import Drugs

This article was originally published in PharmAsia News

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Regarding personal imported drugs, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare put out a precautionary notice on its website, warning of the high risk of adverse effects. MHLW stated that the efficiency and safety of personal import drugs have not been confirmed by Japanese Pharmaceutical Affairs Law, and the possibilities of them containing harmful materials exist. Even for drugs that have been approved by overseas regulatory authorities, MHLW warned about possible adverse effects. MHLW further noted that victims of adverse effects caused by personal import drugs are not covered by Japan's relief system for victims of adverse drug reactions. (Click here for more - Japanese language

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