Japan’s cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) panel has approved a revised handling policy for the CEA system for FY2026, with the health…
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Industry Fears Trump’s MFN Drug Pricing Push Could Deepen Japan’s Lag and Loss
Japan’s comparatively low drug prices could become a liability for the domestic industry, with concerns mounting that they might drag down US prices under President Donald Trump’s new “most-favored nation” policy. Industry officials warn that multinational drug makers might hesitate…
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