Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on March 5 unveiled the revised NHI prices for drugs subject to…
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New Health Minister Vows to Put Public Needs First in 2024 Drug Pricing Reform
New Health Minister Keizo Takemi said on September 14 that he is resolved to “put public needs first” in approaching the drug pricing reform in FY2024, while expressing his strong passion about fueling growth of the pharmaceutical industry. Mr Takemi…
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