LEXICON
No.51 March 14, 2011

NHI pricing method for new drugs
新医薬品の薬価算定方式
Similar efficacy comparison method
類似薬効比較方式
Cost calculation method
原価計算方式

NHI prices (薬価) of all new drugs are determined using either the cost calculation method (原価計算方式) or the similar efficacy comparison method (類似薬効比較方式). The cost calculation method is employed if there is no similar drug on the market. The NHI...

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