The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on December 12 presented a draft outline of the FY2026 drug pricing…
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Japanese PI Waiver Good News to Mega Pharma and Emerging Players Alike: Pfizer Execs
The Japanese government’s policy change in late 2023 to no longer require Japanese PI studies before multiregional clinical trials, except when deemed necessary, will benefit not only mega pharma companies but also emerging biopharmas, says senior officials of Pfizer Japan.…
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