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Companies Welcome Generic Drug Fund, but Fret Pricing and Regulations
February 5, 2025
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Japan’s Redefinition of “High-Priority” Vaccines Likely to Speed Up Discussions on NIP Access
January 27, 2025
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Japan Expects to Approve/List 43 Novel Drugs in 2025 Including Ultra-Expensive Gene Therapies
January 9, 2025
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Where Do Japan Drug Makers Stand? A Comparison with Other Industries and Mega Pharma Peers
December 24, 2024
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Battle over Off-Year Price Revision Now Heading for Political Settlement
December 13, 2024
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Drug Price Gap Hits Record Low, Did Distribution Guidelines Play Any Role?
December 10, 2024
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Japan Needs Transparent Debates amid Growing “No” to Off-Year Revisions
December 2, 2024
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MOF Stands Pat with Off-Year Revisions despite Change in Politics, Does this Hint at Govt’s Reform Directions?
November 27, 2024
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With 1/4 of Pharma Backers Losing Seats, It’s Time for Industry to Revamp Lobbying Activities
November 11, 2024
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Survey Hints LLP New Coverage Rule Could Push Generic Switches for Cancer Drugs, Pediatric Meds
October 8, 2024
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LLP Info Might Become Inaccessible If New Coverage Rule Speeds Up Exit
September 10, 2024
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Japan’s Drug-Loss Landscape Is Transforming Driven by Private Sector
August 21, 2024
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How Will Simplified Delisting, Elective Care Affect G1 Withdrawal Scheme?
August 7, 2024
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Analysis: All Eyes Riveted on FY2024 Drug Price Survey for Off-Year Revision
August 6, 2024
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Lively Debate on Generic Industry Revamp Underway, All Eyes on Consortium Model
July 12, 2024
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Industry’s Ability to Communicate Being Put to Test as Views on Off-Year Price Cuts Change
June 11, 2024
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With Only 5 Months Until Nitrosamine Self-Inspection Deadline, Many Challenges Remain
June 7, 2024
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Japan Employees Shaken by Teva’s Divestment Plan, Soft Landing Wanted on Supply Front
June 4, 2024
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Can Japan Generic Industry Accelerate Self-Reform? MHLW Panel Debate Now in Homestretch
April 19, 2024
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With Honebuto 2024 Looming, Now Is the Time to Revisit Social Security Spending
April 2, 2024
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