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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Drug Pricing Reform Draws Sharp Industry Backlash in Jiho Poll
Sentiments toward Japan’s FY2026 drug pricing reform have deteriorated sharply among pharmaceutical companies, with around 60% of respondents expressing dissatisfaction, according to a survey conducted by Jiho. Of the 60 companies that responded, 23.3% (14 firms) said they were “very…
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