The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on December 12 presented a draft outline of the FY2026 drug pricing…
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New Govt Forum Moots US-Level Trial Environment, Priority Review Vouchers
A new Japanese government forum set up to fight drug lags and losses held its second meeting on February 8 to collect opinions from members. One called for Japan to create a clinical trial environment on par with the US,…
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