Drug Prices & Mixed Billing System

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On 4/16/2014, a group of private sector council members at the Cabinet Office's Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy suggested that drug

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prices should be amended annually going forward, instead of bi-annually. Due to the advancement in medical science, today, drug prices are

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subject to price volatility more than in previous years. If endorsed, this will also lead to the decrease in medical service fees. Also, PM

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Abe told his cabinet to expand the scope of Japan's mixed billing system. On 4/18 LHW Minister Tamura said he will push this idea forward.