While Japan has now granted its first emergency approval to Shionogi’s COVID-19 pill Xocova (ensitrelvir), the drug failed to win a unanimous vote by advisory panels, with skepticism lingering over its actual efficacy. To prep for the next emergency, which…
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- Japan Should Hone Emergency Approval Scheme Based on Xocova Example
November 28, 2022
- Pharma Industry Stays Pat on “No” to Off-Year Plan, Why Not Going for Trade-Off?
November 22, 2022
- Pharma Industry Faces Hurdles in Getting Medical Circle to Accept Softer Drug Price Cut Plan
September 28, 2022
- Delving into Potential Implications of Envisaged Price Revision Overhaul
September 12, 2022
- Generic Industry Has High Hopes on New Expert Panel; Will Its Recommendations Ease Impact of Annual Re-Pricing?
September 9, 2022
- Tussle in Japan Diabetes Market Heating Up; BI and Sumitomo Nip and Tuck for No. 1 Slot
August 29, 2022
- Launch of New Expert Panel Nears, How Can It Make Its Proposal Productive?
August 25, 2022
- Pharma Eyes Riveted on JMA’s Stance on Off-Year Revision as New Chief Builds Ties with Govt
August 22, 2022
- Govt Should Examine Challenges with Emergency Approval Scheme Exposed by Shionogi Pill Review
July 25, 2022
- Japan Set to Build Legal Framework for Health Data Use as Initiative Enshrined in Honebuto 2022
July 25, 2022
- Japan Should Accelerate Debate on Legalizing Cannabis-Derived Drugs for Refractory Epilepsies
June 27, 2022
- New Zero Premium Rule Applied to 6 Drugs Since April Rollout, Is It Incentivizing Cost Disclosure?
June 2, 2022
- Foreign Pharma Growing Vocal against Japan’s Pricing Policy, Flags Return of Drug Lag
May 10, 2022
- SCARDA Now Up and Running: Will It Lead to a Recovery in Japan’s Ability to Develop Vaccines?
April 22, 2022
- Ukraine War Sheds Light on Vulnerabilities in Pharmaceutical Supply Chains in Emergencies
April 19, 2022
- Drug Makers Forced to Make Tough Decisions on AG Strategies: Licensing Profits or Losses on Early G1 Cuts?
April 8, 2022
- Drug Makers Guard against Price Adjustment Rate, Off-Year Revision Debates: Jiho Poll
March 16, 2022
- Drug Makers in Japan Increasingly Tested for Product Prowess, Rather than Marketing Ability
February 25, 2022
- Will New Economic Security Bill Contribute to Ensuring Stable Drug Supplies?
February 16, 2022
- JPMA Chief’s Comments to Endorse Coverage Review Send Ripples through Industry
February 3, 2022
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