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…
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The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) is poised to compile a proposal of some form towards the end of the year on the potential review of patients’ out-of-pocket payments on pharmaceuticals, Health Minister Keizo Takemi indicated on October…
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