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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Chuikyo OKs Health Coverage for Optune Lua, CDx for Inluriyo and Elevidys
Japan’s Central Social Insurance Medical Council (Chuikyo) on January 23 approved NHI coverage for six medical devices and three lab test products, with reimbursement listing set for March 1 and February 1, respectively. Among the devices gaining coverage is Novocure’s…
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