US Drug Pricing Plan Threatens Japan's Access to Medicines
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 21:46 UTC
- Sources: Nikkei Asia
The US government’s plan to control drug prices may limit Japan’s access to new medicines, Nikkei Asia reports. Japanese patients and pharmaceutical companies are concerned about the potential impact on healthcare and innovation.
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