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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Wholesalers Urge Caution on Debating 2% Buffer without Bigger Reform Picture
Hiromi Miyata, chairman of the Federation of Japan Pharmaceutical Wholesalers Association, has warned against debating changes to Japan’s long-standing 2% adjustment rate in isolation, saying drug pricing reform needs a clear overall roadmap first. Speaking at a regular press conference…
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