Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on March 5 unveiled the revised NHI prices for drugs subject to…
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MHLW Panel to Kick Off Debates on Amendment of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Law
A health ministry panel will launch its deliberations on the possible amendment of the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices (PMD) Law on April 11, aiming to draw a conclusion by the end of this year on whether any changes are necessary.…
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