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 Eyeing Staffer Increase of Around 150 over Next 5 Years, Official Suggests
The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) seems to be looking at an increase of around 150 staffers over the next five years to bolster its review, safety measures, and GMP inspections, a senior official suggested on January 28. Giving…
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