The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on December 18 presented a proposal to define the scope of products…
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MHLW Sees October 2019 “Natural” Timing for Tax Hike-Linked Price Revision, but Likely to Moot Other Options Too
As all industry eyes are riveted on when to conduct a drug price revision for the planned consumption tax hike in October 2019, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) officially revealed its view on September 26, saying it…
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