The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on September 19 proposed restructuring the Japanese generic industry by restricting the…
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Pharma Groups Float New Methods to Evaluate Innovative Drugs for 2024 Reform
Japan’s key reimbursement policy panel on July 5 held its first industry hearing towards the FY2024 drug pricing reform. Groups of research-driven drug makers stressed the need for new mechanisms to properly evaluate innovative new medicines and ensure their price…
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