The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on December 12 presented a draft outline of the FY2026 drug pricing…
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MOF Floats New Patient Cost Scheme, Eyes Revival of Old Copay System
With Japan’s budget season approaching, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) has proposed crafting a new patient cost-sharing framework that could include reviving a drug-specific copay system once applied to outpatient prescriptions. At a November 5 meeting of the Fiscal System…
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