The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on December 12 presented a draft outline of the FY2026 drug pricing…
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Global Pharmas Casting Colder Eyes on Japan Market; PhRMA, EFPIA to Up Lobbying Efforts with Govt, Ruling Parties
A few years ago, Japan’s drug market was attracting massive foreign investments. While other major markets showed tepid growth, Japan introduced a price maintenance scheme for on-patent drugs and positive measures to reward innovation, prompting global mega pharmas to ramp…
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