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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COVID Vaccines to Join NIP for Ages 65-Plus from April, with Copay Required
The Japanese government plans to include COVID-19 vaccines in the national immunization program (NIP) staring next April, covering people aged 65 and older and those aged 60-64 with underlying conditions, with some of the costs to be paid out of…
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