PhRMA's Narasimhan Asks Japan To Reform Pricing Policies

Phase I Waiver Plan 'Very Positive'

Pointing to what it says is decreased R&D in Japan in contrast to the global market, PhRMA has again urged the country to revise its drug pricing policies and support innovation, while cautiously welcoming new moves to waive a requirement for Phase I trials in the country.

Vassant Narashimhan, Chair of the PhRMA Board of Directors at press conference in Tokyo, Japan
Vasant Narashimhan, Chair of the PhRMA Board of Directors at press conference in Tokyo, Japan • Source: Lisa Takagi

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