Discussions are underway in and outside the pharmaceutical industry to explore a new NHI price revision method for listed medicines that could replace the current rules based on market prices. Parties like the Study Group on Drug Pricing and Distribution…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Label Revised to Warn of Myocarditis Risk in Young Men
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) issued a notification on October 15 informing of label revisions for COVID-19 vaccines developed by Moderna and Pfizer regarding the risks of myocarditis and pericarditis in young men. The label revision follows…
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