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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Japan Publishes 2025 Strategy Report on Clinical Trials, Backs Single IRB as General Rule
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on June 30 officially released its 2025 strategy report on promoting clinical trials, calling for the broader adoption of single institutional review boards (IRBs), increased international competitiveness, and a more transparent cost…
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