Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on March 5 unveiled the revised NHI prices for drugs subject to…
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Solo Distribution Poses Threats to Stable Supplies, Price Negotiations: Survey
Japan’s health ministry has disclosed survey results suggesting that single-wholesaler distribution arrangements are fueling concerns among hospitals and pharmacies over stable supply, inadequate information disclosure, and limited room for price negotiations. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) presented…
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