Japan is considering a new approach to its “special” market expansion re-pricing that would exclude drug sales tied to private…
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TPP Will Have No Impact on Japan’s Universal Care Scheme: Negotiator
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal recently agreed upon by 12 member countries will not require changes to Japan’s universal healthcare system, a Japanese government negotiator reiterated on October 8. Concerns have been raised by a hospital action group known…
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