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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Swiss Novartis to “Fully Address” Flaws Leading to Criminal Complaint Filing
Swiss pharmaceutical maker Novartis AG says it is poised to overcome the shortcomings that ultimately led to a criminal complaint filing by Japan’s health ministry over alleged exaggerated advertising on Diovan (valsartan). “Novartis believes it is our responsibility to fully…
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