Japan’s cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) panel has approved a revised handling policy for the CEA system for FY2026, with the health…
BUSINESS
Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine Filed in Japan, Exceptional OK Eyed
Pfizer and German biotech partner BioNTech filed their mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine in Japan on December 18. With this, the Japanese health ministry will now review it on the exceptional approval pathway, as requested by the companies. According to Pfizer’s Japan…
To read the full story
Related Article
- 2nd-Dose Shot Starts for COVID-19 Vaccination in Japan
March 12, 2021
- PAFSC Minutes for Pfizer Vaccine Disclosed
March 1, 2021
- Japan Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Program
February 18, 2021
- COVID-19 Vaccine Being Rolled Out for 40,000 Healthcare Workers in Japan
February 17, 2021
- Pregnant Women Not Urged to “Make Efforts” to Get COVID-19 Vaccines
February 16, 2021
- PMDA Review Report: Pfizer Vaccine’s Efficacy for Variants Not Gauged in Clinical Trials, Continued Info Collection Needed
February 16, 2021
- Japan Approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine, Rollout Set for Mid Week
February 15, 2021
- Japan Moves Up Vaccine Rollout Target to Mid-February, PAFSC Review on Feb. 12?
February 3, 2021
- Japan to Set Up Real-Time Tracking System for COVID-19 Vaccination: Kono
January 26, 2021
- Japan Preps for COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout for HCPs by Late February: Minister
January 25, 2021
- Japan Govt Starts COVID-19 Vaccine Website, Plans Air/Land Shipments by Logistics Firms for Pfizer Shots
January 25, 2021
- Japan, Pfizer Finalize COVID-19 Vaccine Deal, Agree on Supply of 144 Million Doses
January 21, 2021
- Govt Eager to Roll Out 1st COVID-19 Vaccine by Late February; PM Says Pfizer’s Japan Data Ready by Month-End
January 5, 2021
- Decision on Pfizer Vaccine Unlikely to Come before Japan Data Submission Slated by February
December 21, 2020
- Pfizer, BioNTech Begin Japan PI/II Study for COVID-19 Vaccine
October 21, 2020
- Pfizer to Supply COVID-19 Vaccine Doses for 60 Million People in Japan
August 3, 2020
BUSINESS
- Shionogi Eyes Faster QOL Biz Expansion with Ex-JT Researchers: CEO
February 2, 2026
- Sumitomo Flags Diabetes Pipeline Gap as Key Strategic Issue: CEO
February 2, 2026
- Astellas, MSD Seek Japan Nod for Padcev/Keytruda in Perioperative MIBC
February 2, 2026
- Alfresa Launches End-to-End Platform to Support Biotech Entry into Japan
February 2, 2026
- Nichi-Iko’s Xarelto Generic Adds VTE Use
February 2, 2026
Japan’s biotech startups are coming under growing pressure as the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) tightens its rules for companies listed…
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…