Takeda Pharmaceutical, Eisai, and Nippon Chemiphar offeredearly retirement programs over the past year, a Jiho survey revealed. It appears that not all of them are looking at downsizing, however, with some aggressively seeking to “rejuvenate” their employees by replacing ones…
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HTA Debates in 2018-2019
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Japan to Roll Out Cost-Effectiveness Assessment Scheme in April
February 21, 2019
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Importance of Non-ICER Factors in Cost-Effectiveness Assessment Starting to Resonate with Chuikyo Reps
February 7, 2019
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Tough CEA Rules for Cost-Based Method Products Targeting Imports: EFPIA Japan Vice Chair
February 7, 2019
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Japan, US, European Trade Groups Give Opinions on Govt’s CEA Proposal: Chuikyo
February 7, 2019
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PhRMA Takes Issue with Japan Govt’s Overreliance on ICER, Proposes Point-Based Appraisal Framework
February 5, 2019
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MHLW Unveils Outline of Cost-Effective Assessment Scheme: Chuikyo
January 24, 2019
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CEFP Finalizes Govt Reform Timeline Urging FY2019 Debate on “Economic Evaluations” for Reimbursement Decisions
December 21, 2018
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Chuikyo Snubs Industry’s Call to Exclude Listed Products from CEA Scope
December 20, 2018
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PhRMA, EFPIA Pitch Enhanced Appraisal Model for Japan HTA Plan; Chuikyo Reps Acknowledge ICER Limitations
December 20, 2018
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Govt’s Draft Reform Timeline Prods MHLW to Discuss Use of “Economic Evaluations” in Reimbursement Decisions in FY2019
December 11, 2018
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National Institute of Public Health to Play Core Role in CEA Public Analysis Process
December 6, 2018
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Chuikyo Agrees on 3 ICER Thresholds for “Tiered” CEA Price Adjustment Model; Industry Hearing Slated by Year-End
December 6, 2018
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MHLW Eyes Drastic Change to Cost Effective Analysis Flow, Enhanced Discussions Upfront
November 22, 2018
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MHLW Proposes Quarterly Product Selections, Price Tweaks for CEA Scheme: Chuikyo
November 22, 2018
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MOF Panel Urges Govt to Use Economic Evaluations for Reimbursement Decisions: FY2019 Budget Recommendation
November 21, 2018
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Health Economist Calls for Robust Appraisal Process in Japan CEA System
November 20, 2018
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Experts Say ICER Deduction Unscientific, MHLW Proposes Different Thresholds for Cancer and Orphan Drugs
November 8, 2018
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Chuikyo Supports Price Raise Rules for Cost-Effective Products
November 8, 2018
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MHLW Pitches “Tiered Model” for CEA Price Tweak, but Faces Chuikyo Opposition
November 8, 2018
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Limit CEA Application to Premium-Given Drugs with Big Sales: EFPIA Japan Officials
October 29, 2018
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