Japan relies almost entirely on China for the APIs of β-lactam antibiotics. These drugs are essential for treating infectious diseases…
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Chuikyo Rep Interview 2-3 - With 80% Generic Share, Now Is the Time to Revisit LLP Copay, Says Payer Rep
As debates for the FY2024 drug pricing reform get into full swing, this occasional interview series aims to illuminate the views of members of the Central Social Insurance Medical Council (Chuikyo). The National Federation of Health Insurance Societies (Kenporen) was…
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