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G1 Rule to Hit Originator Biologics for First Time, Impact Seen for Up to 13 Brands
February 25, 2026
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Hisamitsu’s MBO: Is Shareholder Accountability Trust-Building or a Shackle?
February 18, 2026
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Is Calling for an Abolition the Right Play? Rethinking Japan’s FY2027 Off-Year Drug Price Revision
February 9, 2026
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Japan’s Biological Raw Material Rules Enter Major Revision; Clarity on Benefits and Safety Holds Key
February 5, 2026
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TSE’s Growth Market Reform Puts Pressure on Biotechs
January 27, 2026
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Wave of “World Firsts” Looms as 47 New Drug Candidates Line Up for 2026
January 6, 2026
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Radioligand Therapy Faces Capacity Bottleneck in Japan, System Build-Out Needed to Deliver on Promise
December 22, 2025
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FY2026 Reform Debate for Drug Pricing Nears the Finish Line, Balance Needed
December 9, 2025
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MOF Autumn Proposals Signal a Shift from Drug Pricing to Cost-Sharing Reform
November 17, 2025
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Japan’s Trading Houses Gain Ground in Pharma, Rewriting the Industry Playbook
November 10, 2025
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The Price of Stability: Who Bears Japan’s Drug Distribution Burden?
October 27, 2025
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Inside Eylea - 2: Will a Bio-AG Return after Six Years? Pricing Debate Resumes
October 7, 2025
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Inside Eylea - 1: Patent Issues Behind Differences in Biosimilar Indications for AMD and DME
October 6, 2025
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FPMAJ Chair’s Call for Blanket Drug Price Hike: Bold Pitch or Wild Throw?
September 30, 2025
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MHLW Grows Jittery over Supply Risks amid Rising Foreign Investments
September 8, 2025
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Pharmacies Reel from Pricey Drug Waste, Sparking Calls for Packaging Overhaul and Price Penalties
August 27, 2025
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As Japan’s Contract Drug Rep Ratio Rises, Expectations Grow for Specialist Talent and Flexible Workforce
August 5, 2025
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Pharmaceutical Policy at a Crossroad amid Political Upheaval in Japan
July 28, 2025
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Taking on Solid Tumors - 9: ADCs Surge Ahead as TCEs Strive for a Foothold
July 18, 2025
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FY2024 Sees Divergence in I/O Drug Sales, Keytruda Thrives while Rivals Face Pricing Headwinds
July 4, 2025
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I recently sat down with one of the leading medical directors in Japan to discuss the critical evolution of the medical science liaison (MSL) role.The MSL has transformed from a scientific resource into a strategic partner essential for successful product…
