From October 1, 2024, if a patient wishes to be prescribed a brand-name drug for a drug for which a generic drug is available, in addition to the copayment amount,Special RatesPlease note that the following error will occur (see the image below).

For more information,Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare websitePlease see.

"Regarding the selection of original drugs (long-listed products) for which generic drugs are available – Ministry of Health, Labour and WelfareQuoted from