Wakasugi, Ryuhei; Wakasugi, Harue - In: Japanese Economy 35 (2008) 4, pp. 107-132
In Japan, the research and development (R&D) process of a new drug, from synthesizing new compounds to supplying the drug in the market, is largely affected by the legal regulations under the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law and the drug price standards under the Health Insurance Law. In recent years,...