Japan Firms Up Cost-Effectiveness Plans As Industry Concerns Linger
Executive Summary
Japan firms up proposals for expanded cost-effectiveness assessment scheme for selected drugs and devices after a policy committee outlines plans that could see associated price adjustments for reviewed products.
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