REGULATORY

Japan to Stick with 7 New Drug Approval Rounds a Year

January 14, 2026
Japan will continue to approve new drugs seven times a year, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) said in a notification issued on January 13, signaling that it does not plan to further increase the frequency despite industry…

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