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JMA Slams Idea of Scrapping Insurance Coverage for OTC-Like Drugs
Kazuhiko Ezawa, executive board member of the Japan Medical Association (JMA), voiced strong opposition on August 6 to proposals that would remove insurance coverage for prescription drugs with over-the-counter equivalents—commonly known as OTC-like drugs. Speaking at a press conference, Ezawa…
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