With the pilot project for the parallel operation of the ‘approval-assessment-negotiation linkage’ system that was implemented to shorten the drug reimbursement process in full swing, additional drugs are expected to be selected for the project in 2H this year.

This is because the health authorities started a demand survey to select additional candidates for the pilot project in the second half of the year. Therefore, industry interest is rising on which items will additionally benefit.

According to industry sources on the 3rd, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, and National Health Insurance Service are planning to expand the oper