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7 January 2026

Access in all areas? A round-up of developments in market access and health technology assessment: part 12

Abstract

In this update we cover the impacts of the US Most Favored Nation pricing policy and research evaluating drug availability and affordability in China as a result of the National Reimbursement Drug List negotiation policy.

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