Analysis of individual placements across 43 companies over the past 18 months paints a vivid picture of Japan’s evolving healthcare industry. This comprehensive snapshot illuminates current market demands, strategic shifts, and the enduring appeal of this pivotal Asian market.Rare Diseases…
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4 Listed Drugs plus Similar Products Subject to Cost-Effectiveness Review: Chuikyo
The Central Social Insurance Medical Council (Chuikyo) on January 20 approved a set of drug selection criteria for the pilot-based introduction of cost-effective assessments in April 2016, which will basically subject four listed drugs to the evaluations along with their…
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