Japan’s cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) panel has approved a revised handling policy for the CEA system for FY2026, with the health…
REGULATORY
Japan to Officially Sign Up for COVAX Pact; Govt to Hammer Out Payment on Sept. 15
The Japanese government has decided to officially commit to joining the COVAX facility, a WHO-led global pact for the joint procurement of COVID-19 vaccines, eyeing the allocation of 10-20 billion yen for an upfront payment due by October 9, according…
To read the full story
Related Article
- Japan Inks COVAX Pact with Optional Arrangement, Commits 17.2 Billion Yen Upfront
September 16, 2020
- Japan Weighs COVAX Participation with Optional Purchase Arrangement
September 2, 2020
- Japan Discussing Participation in COVAX Pact: Sr. Health Vice Minister
August 20, 2020
- Komeito Nudges Govt to Join COVAX Pact for Coronavirus Vaccine Procurement
August 19, 2020
REGULATORY
- Japan to Delist 387 Drugs from NHI Price List, Including Renivace
February 16, 2026
- Chuikyo Payers Signal Mixed Views on Off-Year Drug Price Revisions
February 16, 2026
- Chuikyo Issues FY2026 Fee Revision Recommendation, Creates New Premiums for Generics and Biosimilars
February 16, 2026
- Japan Panel to Review Sumitomo, Cuorips iPSC Products on Feb. 19
February 16, 2026
- Update: DMD Gene Therapy Elevidys Cleared for NHI Listing at 305 Million Yen
February 13, 2026
Japan’s health and finance ministers agreed late last year to go ahead with an “off-year” drug price revision in FY2027,…
The Japanese healthcare sector is experiencing rapid growth, demanding a highly skilled and diverse workforce. However, finding and attracting the best talent in this competitive market presents significant challenges.Enter AI. With the rise of AI-powered tools, healthcare organizations can revolutionize…
Japan’s Central Social Insurance Medical Council (Chuikyo) on November 5 approved the reimbursement listing for a slate of new medicines,…
The Japanese government on March 7 announced new NHI prices to be applied in the FY2025 drug price revision, revealing…
The Japanese government approved a bill to amend the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices (PMD) Act at its Cabinet meeting on…
Japan’s health ministry doled out regulatory approvals for a throng of new medicines on December 27 including Eli Lilly’s obesity…
Japan’s all-important reimbursement policy panel on December 20 approved an outline of drug pricing reforms for FY2024, which enshrines a…