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Ishin Urges Takaichi to Revisit OTC-Like Drug Coverage, Softens Savings Target
The Japan Innovation Party (Nippon Ishin) submitted a social security reform proposal to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on December 4 ahead of the FY2026 budget process, calling for a review of out-of-pocket cost rules for drugs including so-called “OTC-like” prescription…
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