Japan’s drug pricing panel held its final round of industry hearings on December 10 as it heads toward the FY2026…
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14-Day Prescription Limit to Be Discussed toward Next Reform: MHLW Official
At the urging of a government panel, an official of the Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) said on April 1 that the MHLW will continue discussions on a 14-day prescription limit imposed on newly approved drugs during their first year…
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