Japan’s cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) panel has approved a revised handling policy for the CEA system for FY2026, with the health…
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EFPIA Report Calls Japan a “Cautionary Tale” in 10-Country Biopharma Strategy Review
The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) has released a comparative analysis of biopharmaceutical strategies across 10 countries, describing Japan as a “cautionary tale” where multiple policy factors have eroded the market’s international attractiveness. The report analyzes pharmaceutical…
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