Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on March 5 unveiled the revised NHI prices for drugs subject to…
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LDP Flags 80% Generic Target for All Prefectures: Honebuto Debate
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has raised a red flag for the proposed new 80% target for generic drugs in all Japanese prefectures, as some lawmakers voiced concerns about the marred credibility of these medicines following a spate of…
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