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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JGA to Compile Interim Report on Generic Industry Revamp in May
The Japan Generic Medicines Association (JGA) plans to draw up an interim report on possible measures to realign the generic industry before the end of May next year, President Tomomi Kawamata said on December 11. The trade group is scheduled…
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