The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on December 12 presented a draft outline of the FY2026 drug pricing…
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3 Hospitals in Wakayama to Select Recommended Drugs after Mass Generic Recalls, De-Facto Regional Formulary
In what is seen as a de-facto "regional formulary" initiative, three core regional hospitals in south-central Wakayama Prefecture along with a local pharmaceutical association will establish a council in January to select drugs whose stable supplies can be assured after…
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