Japan to exempt extra charges on OTC-like drugs from tax
The health ministry plans not to impose consumption tax on additional out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs with ingredients…
Japan passes bill to raise co-payments for prescription drugs similar to OTC counterparts
Japan on Friday passed legislation to raise co-payments for prescription medicines with ingredients and effects similar to over-the-counter…
Some 15% of hospitals in Japan report sexual abuse
Sexual abuse of patients has occurred at 15.5% of hospitals and other medical facilities in Japan, a government…
Less than 20% of patients in Japan interested in new Alzheimer’s drugs received one
Less than 20% of people who showed interest in taking new medications for Alzheimer’s disease went on to…
Japan to review coverage for prescription medicines similar to OTC drugs
The health ministry is beginning full-scale discussions on a proposal to review the public health insurance coverage of…
My Number health insurance card uptake remains persistently low
More than half a year after Japan stopped issuing conventional health insurance cards for integration with the My…