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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As Leqembi Listing Approaches, Chuikyo OKs Coverage for PET Device and Diagnostics
A key Japanese reimbursement policy panel on November 22 approved insurance coverage for a PET imaging-related device and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diagnostics that are intended for use to determine patients suitable for treatment with Eisai’s Alzheimer’s therapy Leqembi (lecanemab). They…
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