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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Will Tepid Pricing Debate Only Go Full-Throttle after Golden Week Holidays?
Hiroyasu Onishi The ongoing discussions on the proposed drug pricing overhaul appear surprisingly lukewarm. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) opened up discussions by the Central Social Insurance Medical Council’s (Chuikyo) drug pricing subcommittee early this year, but…
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