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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- Self-Medication Tax Break Not a Clear-Cut System, Needs More Awareness: LDP Lawmakers
October 11, 2019
- Chuikyo Wary about Further Reduction in Generic Entry Prices
October 10, 2019
- Japan Doctor, Pharmacist Groups Oppose Delisting of OTC-Like Drugs: LDP Taskforce
October 10, 2019
- Chuikyo Positive to Add Sakigake Drugs for PMP Coverage, Nudges Industry to Show Counterproposal for Company Criteria
October 10, 2019
- CEFP Discussions on Reform Timeline Update Get Underway
October 10, 2019
- As HIF-PH Inhibitor Debut Looms, MHLW Eyes New Medical Fee Schedule for Renal Anemia
October 10, 2019
- MHLW Kicks Off Discussions to Spur Genomic Medicine for Intractable Diseases
October 9, 2019
- Health Minister Keen on Passage of PMD Law Amendment in Extra Diet Session
October 8, 2019
- As Curtain Rises on Diet, MHLW Aims to Get Amended PMD Bill Enacted in Early November
October 7, 2019
- PMDA Reviewing Safety Risks for Takecab Products and More
October 7, 2019
- MOF Panel Kicks Off FY2020 Budget Debate, Prods Discussions on “Benefits and Burdens”
October 4, 2019
- MHLW Sets Up New Office to Take Reports on Inappropriate Detailing Activities from Healthcare Providers
October 3, 2019
- New Detailing Guidelines Go into Full Effect on October 1, Making Supervisory Systems Mandatory
October 1, 2019
- MHLW Panel Members Call for Discussion on Range of Health Coverage
September 30, 2019
- Rotavirus Vaccines Added to Public Vaccination Programs from Oct. 1, 2020: MHLW Panel
September 30, 2019
- Chuikyo Supports Earlier Price Cuts for Certain Off-Patent Brand-Name Drugs
September 26, 2019
- MHLW Orders Label Revisions for Actemra, Tagrisso, Olumiant and More
September 25, 2019
- Intussusception Cases within 21 Days after Rotavirus Vaccination Should Be Reported: MHLW Panels
September 25, 2019
- Japan Launches Panel to Discuss “Social Security for All Generations”
September 24, 2019
- Japan Approves Astellas’ HIF-PH Inhibitor, AbbVie’s Venclexta, Tecentriq’s Breast Cancer Use and More
September 24, 2019
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