BUSINESS

AZ Oncology Division to Provide Information Based on Patients’ Lifestyle

May 22, 2013
Oncology & Anesthesia/Critical Care division of AstraZeneca K.K. (AZ) will provide information on anticancer treatments by focusing on the lifestyle of patients, Shinichiro Morita, vice president of the division, said in an interview with Jiho on May 17. The company…

To read the full story

BUSINESS

A public-private council report outlining industry views on Japan’s drug pricing systems drew little discussion at a meeting of the…

Japan’s Central Social Insurance Medical Council (Chuikyo) on November 5 approved the reimbursement listing for a slate of new medicines,…

By Philip Carrigan

In the complex tapestry of leadership, awareness isn’t just a desirable trait; it’s the bedrock upon which success is built. It’s the lens through which leaders perceive, interpret, and navigate the ever-shifting landscape of their organizations and industries. Without it,…

By Tatsuya Otsuka

Japan’s drug wholesalers are facing mounting financial pressure as rising logistics and procurement costs deepen losses on product distribution, even…

By Ken Yoshino

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…