Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on March 5 unveiled the revised NHI prices for drugs subject to…
BUSINESS
Eylea Biosimilar Supply Curbed amid Originator Disruption
The supply of the Eylea biosimilar marketed by Fuji Pharma and Nitto Medic has been restricted since early April, as disruptions to the originator product triggered a surge in demand, prompting the companies to limit shipments. The biosimilar — a…
To read the full story
Related Article
- Eylea Bio-AG Snags 60% Share in Just 3 Months, Outpacing Biosimilar
May 29, 2026
- Eylea Biosimilar Shipment Restrictions to Be Lifted on June 5
May 27, 2026
- Bayer/Santen to Launch Eylea Bio-AG on February 2
January 9, 2026
- Japan’s 1st Eylea Biosimilar to Reach Market on January 7
December 19, 2025
BUSINESS
- Chiba Downpours Cause No Major Disruption to Drug Operations
August 17, 2026
- Chugai Files Tecentriq for Colon Cancer Adjuvant Therapy in Japan
August 17, 2026
- Enflonsia Filed for High-Risk Children in 2nd RSV Season in Japan: MSD
August 17, 2026
- Nippon Shinyaku-Capricor DMD Therapy Dispute Heads to Arbitration
August 17, 2026
- Roche Diagnostics Files Alzheimer’s Blood Test in Japan
August 17, 2026
Japan’s pharmaceutical policy appears to be entering a new phase. The government’s newly approved honebuto policy and growth strategy both…
A few weeks ago, I had coffee with a very talented executive. Let’s call him Kenji. He has a great job, a big salary, and a solid team. But he was unhappy. He felt bored and wanted a new challenge.…
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…