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JPMA Renews Call for Social Security Not Reliant on Drug Price Cuts: FY2025 Policy
The Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (JPMA) on April 1 announced a broad policy for its activities in FY2025, reiterating the need for the Japanese government to break away from its overdependence on drug price cuts in making its social security…
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