Japan’s cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) panel has approved a revised handling policy for the CEA system for FY2026, with the health…
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PMDA to Raise Fees and Expand Workforce to Boost Review and Safety Measures, GMP Inspection
The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) plans to increase its workforce to strengthen its review, safety measures, and GMP inspection systems. To secure the necessary financial resources, it is negotiating with industry organizations about raising review and inspection fees on…
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