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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PMDA to Establish Asia, US Hubs to Spur Innovative Drug Development
The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) will set up its first overseas offices in Asia and the US next fiscal year in a bid to fuel the development of innovative drugs and medical devices and improve access. The agency…
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