Generics/Research
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Posted 11/08/2023
According to a study conducted by Kosaka M et al., Japan established a national health insurance scheme in 1961. This scheme ensured that the entire Japanese population has equal access to medical care by paying only 10%–30% of the medical cost from their own pocket [1]. Despite the advancement of medical technology and a fast-ageing society, Japan’s healthcare costs have continued to rise. However, the Japanese government has failed to offer a fundamental solution and has instead implemented interim measures, with a notable example being the encouragement of generic drug utilization [2]. Similar issues and challenges have been observed in wealthy Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Asian health markets [3].