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- 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
- Opdivo Offers Hope but Poses Challenges Too, Cautious Approach Needed to Expand Indications
April 27, 2015
- Will Japanese Drug Makers Become More Discerning in Unearthing Seeds?
April 17, 2015
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