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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MHLW Panel to Draw Up Report by Year-End towards Amendment of PMD Act
A key Japanese health ministry panel launched discussions on an amendment of the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices (PMD) Act on February 9. According to a timeline presented, it will start debates on individual topics in April-May and hold one or…
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