The Central Social Insurance Medical Council, a key Japanese reimbursement policy panel better known as Chuikyo, approved an outline of…
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Quality Assurance and Lag/Loss Fight to Form Pillars of PMD Act Amendment
A Japanese health ministry panel on December 26 wrapped up its discussions on the next amendment of the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices (PMD) Act. The proposed revision encompasses a series of changes aimed at ensuring the quality and stable supply…
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