The Central Social Insurance Medical Council, a key Japanese reimbursement policy panel better known as Chuikyo, approved an outline of…
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MHLW Issues Guidance on Revised PMD Act Ahead of May Enforcement
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) has issued a notification outlining the intent and key elements of amendments to the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices (PMD) Act, which are set to take effect on May 1. Dated December 26,…
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