There has been a growing trend of life science manufacturers collaborating with local governments (e.g., at the municipal and prefectural level) in Japan during the past 3-5 years. This trend is observed not only with domestic manufacturers but among foreign…
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Chuikyo Will Consider Any Proposals of New Panel on Drug Pricing: Pharma Management Director
The Central Social Insurance Medical Council (Chuikyo) will consider in its upcoming discussions any recommendations on drug pricing reforms made by a panel of expert to be set up later this summer, new pharmaceutical management director Takashi Yasukawa tells Jiho.…
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