Analysis of individual placements across 43 companies over the past 18 months paints a vivid picture of Japan’s evolving healthcare industry. This comprehensive snapshot illuminates current market demands, strategic shifts, and the enduring appeal of this pivotal Asian market.Rare Diseases…
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Chuikyo Sets Reimbursement Pathways for Five Regenerative Medicine Products
Japan’s key reimbursement policy panel has decided whether to apply drug or medical device pricing rules to five regenerative medicine products expected to seek NHI listing, including two iPSC-based therapies recently granted conditional approval. At its April 8 general meeting,…
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