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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MHLW Panel Begins Discussions on Revision of Basic Policy for Blood Products
A health ministry panel on March 20 started discussions on revising the “basic policy to improve the safety and ensure the stable supply of blood products” established under the Blood Law. Major topics include measures to strengthen domestic manufacturers, optimize…
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