Drug makers’ downsizing moves continue unabated in Japan. In the past three months alone, it was revealed that voluntary redundancy programs were being planned or launched for Pfizer, MSD, and Sanofi, affecting a total of over 600 staffers mainly in…
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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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