Japan is considering a new approach to its “special” market expansion re-pricing that would exclude drug sales tied to private…
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Japan Pharma Lobbies Look Set to Shift to Okada/Ueno Leadership towards FY2024 Reform
The chieftains of two major pharma lobbies in Japan are expected to hand over their batons to their successors as their terms of office expire in May. The industry will then tackle its challenges at hand under the new leaders,…
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