Reimbursement for Medical Devices in Japan

Medical devices are classified into reimbursement categories in Japan to determine pricing. There are 4 main reimbursement categories including A, B, C, and F. A and B are for already categorized medical devices while C and F are new medical device reimbursement categories.

Reimbursement prices for medical devices are revised every two years based on pricing surveys. Keep in mind that the weighted average of the purchasing price cannot be more than 1.5 times higher th an the arithmetic average price in major foreign countries.

PBM can devise and implement a reimbursement strategy to obtain optimal pricing for your product in Japan. PBM can help balance optimal pricing issues with time to market.

For more information on medical device reimbursement in Japan, please see the following PBM publications and/or contact us to discuss your specific needs.

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