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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Biosimilar Guidelines Nearing 1st Revision in 10 Years, MHLW Taking Public Comments
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) has begun taking public comments on a proposed revision of its guidelines on the development and review of biosimilars, which went into effect in 2009. It will receive public comments through July…
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