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Japan’s drug repricing plan to hit some top sellers

Feb. 3, 2020

HONG KONG – Aiming to increase the financial stability of the national health care insurance system, Japan has announced a list of 17 drugs for which prices will be reduced.

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Japan’s drug repricing plan to hit some top sellers