The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on December 12 presented a draft outline of the FY2026 drug pricing…
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Japan Eyes Legal System to Ensure Generic Supplies in New Industry Vision, Key Official Says It’s Difficult with Companies’ Own Efforts Alone
It is difficult to ensure the stable supply of generics by relying solely on manufacturers’ own efforts as the utilization rate of these products has grown sharply over the last eight years, says a senior official who spearheaded the formulation…
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