On paper, things should be looking up for Japan’s pharmaceutical wholesalers. Industry expectations are mounting that the average gap between NHI and market prices will narrow further in FY2026 from the previous year’s record low of 4.8%.A shrinking gap should…
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Novo to Develop New Dosages for Ozempic, 14-Day Prescription Limit Weighs
Novo Nordisk Pharma will develop additional dosages for its once-weekly GLP-1 agent Ozempic (semaglutide) in order to respond to Japan’s 14-day prescription limit, the company has revealed, after the drug - in a rare move - skipped its NHI price…
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