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Chuikyo Approves Outline for NHI Price Reform Including New Rule for Long-Listed Drugs; Trial of Premium for New Drug Development to Continue
The Central Social Insurance Medical Council (Chuikyo) approved an outline for the reform of the NHI price system in FY2014, which would include a new special price reduction rule for long-listed drugs, at a general assembly on December 25. The…
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