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Chuikyo Begins Discussions on FY2016 NHI Pricing Reform; Drug Pricing Organization to Present Views at Next Meeting

June 11, 2015

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The Central Social Insurance Medical Council’s (Chuikyo) Expert Subcommittee on NHI Drug Pricing Affairs began discussing the NHI drug pricing reform scheduled for FY2016 on June 10. The Drug Pricing Organization will present its views on the upcoming reform at…

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