Japan’s cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) panel has approved a revised handling policy for the CEA system for FY2026, with the health…
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5%-Plus Discrepancy Threshold for Off-Year Re-Pricing Draws Fire from Pharma, Wholesalers
The “above 5%” price discrepancy rate threshold for off-year re-pricing hammered out on December 17 immediately drew backlash from the innovative pharma industry and wholesalers, as the decision means near-70% product coverage, including not only generics but also off-patent brand-name…
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