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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Ryukaikon Confab Held after 17 Month Hiatus, COVID-19 Impact on Drug Distribution Discussed
Members of the “Ryukaikon” council for the improvement of the drug distribution environment discussed the impact of COVID-19 on downstream transactions between wholesalers and healthcare providers on November 24 at its first meeting since June 2019. They agreed to make…
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