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MHLW Delays Chuikyo Discussion Timeline for Off-Year Price Survey, Drops June-End Goal
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) has decided to push back a discussion timeline for a drug price survey towards next April’s off-year re-pricing, giving up on its initial plan to have a key reimbursement policy panel draw…
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