BUSINESS

JPWA, NPhA Agree to 6-Month Limit on Price Negotiations; Wholesalers’ Resolution to Be Tested for 3rd Time

April 19, 2012
Drug wholesalers have begun negotiating delivery prices with medical institutions based on invoice prices presented by manufacturers following the announcement of new NHI prices. This fiscal year will see the third round of distribution reforms focusing on eliminating the problems…

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