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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Japan Cabinet OKs Draft Economic Security Bill
Japan’s Cabinet approved a draft bill to enhance economic security on February 25, which will now be sent to the Diet for parliamentary deliberations. The draft bill consists of measures in four pillar areas: 1) creating a more resilient supply…
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