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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Japan to Bolster Reimbursement Incentives for Biosimilars in FY2026 Fee Revision
Japan’s health ministry has unveiled plans to strengthen reimbursement incentives for biosimilars under the 2026 medical fee revision, aiming to further expand their use, according to materials presented at a Central Social Insurance Medical Council (Chuikyo) meeting on January 23.…
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