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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Chuikyo Kicks Off Debate on FY2027 Off-Year Drug Price Revision
Japan’s key reimbursement policy panel has launched discussions on the FY2027 off-year drug price revision, with members voicing no objections to carrying out the revision itself. The upcoming debate will center on two key issues: the scope of target products…
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