The Federation of Japan Pharmaceutical Wholesalers Association (JPWA) on December 6 leaned on policymakers to create a permanent mechanism to continuously prop up the prices of medically essential drugs, beyond a transient measure at a time of emergencies.JPWA Chairman Hiromi…
REGULATORY
Special PMP Increase to Offset 95% of Price Cuts for 150 Products: FY2023 Revision
Japan has unveiled the details of a special add-on measure for the price maintenance premium (PMP) to be applied in next April’s “off-year” drug re-pricing. According to the plan, additional premiums will be granted to compensate for 95% of the…
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