Japan’s cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) panel has approved a revised handling policy for the CEA system for FY2026, with the health…
REGULATORY
Legal Changes on Horizon for GMP Inspection Authorities, Other Regulation Panel Topics?
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) appears to be looking at potential legal amendments to address issues related to pharmaceutical regulations, including the review of authorities to conduct GMP inspections and post-approval procedures for manufacturing changes. On February…
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