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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Pharma, Govt Hold 1st Kanmin Taiwa Working Group Talks; Industry Calls for Trial-Friendly Environment, Discussions on Pricing
Representatives of major pharma trade associations and the government met on September 21 for their first working group meeting for “public-private dialogue (kanmin taiwa)” to exchange views over issues that would be discussed at senior-level kanmin taiwa talks later this…
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