Japan’s drug pricing panel held its final round of industry hearings on December 10 as it heads toward the FY2026…
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Top Officials of Major Drug Makers Express Concerns Mixed with Some Understanding About New Pricing Rule for Long-Listed Drugs
The Central Social Insurance Medical Council (CSIMC) reached an agreement on the introduction of a new rule for pricing long-listed drugs in December last year. The principle of reflecting actual market prices in NHI prices will be retained under the…
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