The healthcare supply chain in Japan, as in all major markets, consists of biopharmaceutical manufacturers selling to wholesalers who in turn sell to hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies, where the drugs are finally dispensed to patients. Each party ideally contributes value…
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- 7 Drugs Picked for Cost-Effective Assessments, but Now How Will They Be Re-Priced Exactly?
May 27, 2016
- Data Corroborate Harshness of Z2 Rule, Only Handful to Escape 2nd Consecutive Application
March 31, 2016
- Global Pharmas Casting Colder Eyes on Japan Market; PhRMA, EFPIA to Up Lobbying Efforts with Govt, Ruling Parties
March 11, 2016
- Companies Can “Veto” Humanitarian Trials for Legitimate Reasons; Cooperation Is Essential, but Access Scheme Shouldn’t Stymie Main Development
February 23, 2016
- It’s Time to Squarely Discuss Proposed Penalty through Drug Price Cuts
February 3, 2016
- Generic Industry’s Tactic to Thwart 50% Pricing Rule Draws Mixed Reviews
January 18, 2016
- Is 7.8% Drug Cost Cut Justifiable? Make “Huge Seller” Re-Pricing a Starter to Discuss This
January 12, 2016
- High Hopes for New Osteoporosis Drugs, but “Treatment Gap” Needs to Be Addressed
November 27, 2015
- Sakigake Designation System to Link Regulatory and Drug Pricing Systems; Could Result in Tougher Scrutiny for Designated Products
November 6, 2015
- Data from Humanitarian Trials to Be Used in Product Reviews; Effective Use of Safety-Related Information Will Be Key
October 13, 2015
- Japan, US, EU Regulators Trod Different Paths to Iressa Approval; Japan’s Capabilities to Be Tested with Sakigake System
September 24, 2015
- How Will Industry Counter Proposed Re-Pricing of “Huge Seller” Drugs?
August 18, 2015
- Leaner Sales Forces? Lower Profits? Drug Makers Face Tough Decision in 80% Generic Era
August 14, 2015
- PMDA Poised to Tap Big Data to Refine Reviews, Safety Steps; Dedicated Center Eyed in 2018
August 12, 2015
- Wholesalers Face Pressing Need to Retool Biz Strategy as Generics Gain Ground
July 21, 2015
- Viable Third-Party Review System Required for Drug Makers’ Advertisements
July 7, 2015
- Japan Compassionate Use System a “Stick” for Drug Makers? Incentives to Counter Their Burden Needed
June 22, 2015
- Generic Makers Baffled by New Govt Target, Quality and Supply Concerns Linger
June 15, 2015
- Thorny Path Ahead toward Trial Rollout of Cost-Effective Assessment in FY2016; Chuikyo to Begin Discussions on May 27
May 26, 2015
- 1 Year after Viagra Generic Debut, Freely Priced Generics Seem to Be Bringing Benefits
May 8, 2015
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