Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on March 5 unveiled the revised NHI prices for drugs subject to…
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Drug Discovery Fund Not Mentioned in Ruling Party Document; All Eyes on Bill’s Review on Jan. 27
The health ministry’s briefing documents prepared for ruling parties by January 23 regarding the draft bill to amend the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices (PMD) Act did not mention a drug discovery fund under consideration, it has been learned. The focus…
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