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Majority of Drug Makers “Somewhat Satisfied” with FY2024 Revision: Poll
The Japanese pharma industry is largely in favor of the FY2024 drug pricing reform as a whole, but there is discontent over the cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) system, according to a recent survey conducted by Jiho. A majority of the respondents…
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