Japan is considering a new approach to its “special” market expansion re-pricing that would exclude drug sales tied to private…
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Chuikyo Raises No Objections to MHLW Proposal on Revision of CEA Analysis Process
Members of a key reimbursement policy panel offered no objection to the health ministry’s proposal presented on September 15 for the revision of the analysis process under the cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) scheme, including the participation of clinical experts from the…
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