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Pharma Calls for Enhancing Pre-Analysis Discussions in CEA Scheme: Chuikyo
Japan’s key reimbursement policy panel on November 12 held a hearing with pharma trade organizations on the cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) system towards its next reform in April. Industry leaders reiterated their call for securing a reasonable timeframe for manufacturers to…
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