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FPMAJ-Eyed Overhaul of Price Revision Rules Likely to Curb Price Falls, Cover JP-Listed Meds, Essential Drugs and More
The Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Associations of Japan (FPMAJ) is gradually giving shape to its draft proposal to drastically reform the current NHI drug price revision rules based on market prices. A scheme envisaged by the group is expected to…
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