Japan is considering a new approach to its “special” market expansion re-pricing that would exclude drug sales tied to private…
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Public-Private Council WG to Focus on Innovation Evaluation for FY2026 Reform: Official
The working group to be launched under the government’s public-private council on drug discovery will hold intensive discussions on how to reward innovation in the run-up to the FY2026 drug pricing and reimbursement reform, Takeshi Annaka, a health ministry official…
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