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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Industry, Healthcare Provider Reps Oppose “Annual Revisions” as Payers Hold Off Stance: Chuikyo
A health ministry drug pricing panel kicked off its discussions on the proposed revamp of the drug pricing system on November 30, with members representing the industry and healthcare providers opposing annual price revisions. The launch of such discussions by…
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