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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MHLW to “Listen to Industry Opinions” in Policymaking around CEA: Minister
Health Minister Takamaro Fukuoka said on March 12 that his ministry will deliberate on the proposed expansion in the use of the cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) scheme by “listening to the opinions of relevant industries.” Fukuoka made the remarks in response…
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