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Time Has Arrived to Discuss Formularies at Medical Institutions: MHLW Official(May.23.2017)
Katsuaki Ura, deputy director of the Medical Economics Division |
Katsuaki Ura, deputy director of the Medical Economics Division of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s (MHLW) Health Insurance Bureau, said on May 20 that “it’s time to begin discussing formularies (lists of recommended drugs) taking a number of factors into account including cost.” He said he looks forward to discussions on introducing formularies at hospitals ...
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