新薬 (しんやく, shinyaku) Japanese meaning: new medicine | KotomoraDeveloping a new drug takes a lot of time and money.
The doctor explained the new medicine's effects and side effects.
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新薬を開発するto develop a new drug
The pharmaceutical company developed a new drug for cancer.
新薬を承認するto approve a new drug
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved the new drug.
新薬が発売されるfor a new drug to be released for sale
Next month, a new drug for diabetes will go on sale.
新薬の臨床試験を行うto conduct clinical trials for a new drug
The university hospital is conducting clinical trials for a new drug.
