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MHLW Clarifies Criteria for “Medical Necessity” of LLPs before Elective Care Rollout
The Japanese health ministry issued an administrative communication on July 12 outlining the criteria for determining when the use of long-listed products (LLPs) will be recognized as “medically necessary” once a new health coverage scheme for these drugs starts in…
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