A total of 43 innovative new medicines are anticipated to be approved or listed in Japan this year, according to a survey by Jiho. At the center of attention are some highly innovative, but probably ultra-expensive, gene therapies, as well…
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As Japan Mulls Pushing Back Fee Revisions, Chuikyo Reps Fret Impact on Drug Price Updates
With the Japanese government revving up its digital transformation (DX) drive for the healthcare sector, the initiative might entail a change in the timing of physician fee revisions. Members of a key reimbursement policy panel on April 26 aired concerns…
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