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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MHLW to Seek Funds to Enhance Regulatory Consultation under FY2013 “Priority Budget Scheme”
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) has decided to seek funds under a “priority budget scheme” in its FY2013 draft budget request to enhance the regulatory strategy consultation services provided by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA).…
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