As Japan approaches the Fiscal System Council’s “autumn recommendation,” a notable shift is taking shape. The Ministry of Finance (MOF),…
ACADEMIA
Long-Term Safety of PCSK9 Inhibitors Remains to Be Determined: New Atherosclerosis Prevention Guidelines
The Japan Atherosclerosis Society (JAS) has issued its guidelines for the prevention of atherosclerotic diseases 2017. Regarding PCSK9 inhibitors, which are novel treatments for dyslipidemia, the guidelines state that “their indications and efficacy have been established, but their long-term safety…
To read the full story
ACADEMIA
- 5-Year Cancer Survival Shows Wide Gap by Tumor Types, Gains Seen in Lymphoma: NCC
November 20, 2025
- Japan Sleep Society to Revise Insomnia Guidelines to Reflect Orexin Antagonists
October 8, 2025
- Japan’s Sakaguchi Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine
October 7, 2025
- Japanese Medical Societies Strongly Recommend COVID Vaccinations from October
September 3, 2025
- Cardiologist Sees Promise in Airwin as First PAH Med to Tackle Disease Progression
September 3, 2025
Japan is set to tighten reimbursement rules for regenerative medicine products granted conditional, time-limited approval, with Central Social Insurance Medical…
Japan’s Central Social Insurance Medical Council (Chuikyo) on November 5 approved the reimbursement listing for a slate of new medicines,…
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,…
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…