Request from the Prime Minister to postpone drug price revision for the next fiscal year 16:33 on July 15 due to corona impact
Regarding the price of medicines set by the government, Chairman Yamamoto of the Japan Pharmacists Association met with Prime Minister Abe and requested that the revision of the next fiscal year be postponed because it is difficult to investigate the appropriate market price due to the influence of the new coronavirus.
Regarding the price of the drug set by the government, the government will decide whether to revise it in the next fiscal year after investigating the market price in the fall, but within the ruling party it is difficult to properly investigate due to the influence of the new coronavirus. , There are voices saying that the revision should be postponed.
Against this backdrop, Chairman Yamamoto of the Japan Pharmacists Association met Prime Minister Abe at the Prime Minister's official residence on the afternoon of the 15th, saying, "In addition to responding to the new coronavirus, pharmaceutical manufacturers are also supporting the areas affected by the heavy rain disaster. Therefore, we have not been able to negotiate the price of medicines that we do every year with medical institutions. Even if we conduct a survey at present, the correct number will not come out.” I requested to postpone the revision next year.
After the visit, Chairman Yamamoto told reporters, "Prime Minister Abe said, "I knew enough," I think you understood.