Japan plans to revise its guidelines on the drone delivery of medicines later this month, which would mark the first revision since they were established two years ago. Service providers are closely watching how they will be revised, with calls…
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Azilva, Abraxane, and More Major Meds Get Add-On PMPs under Ad-Hoc Rule in FY2023: Poll
A special measure to grant a raise in the price maintenance premium (PMP) will be applied to a host of mainstay brands including Azilva (azilsartan) and Abraxane (paclitaxel) in Japan’s FY2023 “off-year” drug price revision this April, according to a…
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