LEXICON
No.86 October 17, 2011

Premiums for generics dispensing systems
後発医薬品調剤体制加算
Premiums for generics use systems
後発医薬品使用体制加算

The Japanese government has introduced premiums for generics dispensing systems (後発医薬品調剤体制加算) for dispensing pharmacies and premiums for generics use systems (後発医薬品使用体制加算) for medical institutions as part of its efforts to promote the use of generics. Pharmacies are allowed to claim...

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