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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Care Avoidance from Copay Cap Hike Likely to Result in 195 Billion Yen Cost Reduction
Japan estimates savings of roughly 195 billion yen from patients’ curb on medical care resulting from the proposed raise in the government-set monthly copay ceilings, according to the health ministry. Health Minister Takamaro Fukuoka revealed the figure at a Lower…
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