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A “Core Industry” in Name Only? Drug Pricing Reform Leaves a Sour Taste
Japan’s FY2026 drug price revision, officially announced on March 5, has landed poorly with the pharmaceutical industry — and the numbers make that clear. In a Jiho survey, the share of companies with a positive view of drug pricing reform…
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