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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Rising Costs Squeeze Generic Firms, Spur Calls for Unprofitable Drug Re-Pricing in 2027
Surging production costs driven by the weak yen and higher utility and labor expenses are placing increasing pressure on pharmaceutical manufacturers in Japan, with generic makers particularly hard hit due to their low-priced, low-margin portfolios. While much of the industry…
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