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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- Counterfeit Drugs: Risks Lurking in Globalization
December 28, 2012
- Can Japan Craft Its Own “Compassionate Use” System without Spoiling Drug Makers’ Development Drives?
December 7, 2012
- Recent Announcements of Suspended Product Supplies Highlight Supply Risks Faced by Generic Drug Industry
November 27, 2012
- Will Integration of Domestic Makers Be Enough for Sustainable Plasma Fractionation Operations?
November 16, 2012
- Approval of Switch-OTC Epadel Puts Spotlight on Quality, Track Record of Pharmacists
November 9, 2012
- Final Preparations Underway for Trial Run of Medical Database
September 25, 2012
- Competition Getting Fiercer in COPD Drug Market
September 13, 2012
- FY2013 Budget Expected to Have Positive Impact on Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industries
August 30, 2012
- Pharmaceutical Bar Coding Initiatives Spreading Among Western Countries
August 21, 2012
- Government Shows Consideration towards Municipalities on IPV Price Issue
August 14, 2012
- Challenges Emerging from Hiroshima: Improvement of Wholesalers' “Services of Convenience”
August 1, 2012
- Integration of Advanced Healthcare System to Strengthen Linkage Between Development, Insurance, and Regulatory Approval
July 10, 2012
- Major Generic Drug Makers Trying New Strategies to Boost Product Strengths
July 6, 2012
- Gov’t to Support Development of Innovative Drugs of Japanese Origin through Drug Discovery Support Network
June 22, 2012
- Discussions on Long-Listed Drugs Must Balance Interests of All Stakeholders
June 14, 2012
- Supply of New Drugs Prior to NHI Price Listing to Increase as More Makers Target Drugs with Unmet Medical Needs
April 20, 2012
- Fewer Takers, High Pass Rate in Nat’l Pharmacists’ Exam for 1st Graduates of Six-year Education System
April 5, 2012
- Recent Topics in Hopeful Drugs and Candidates with Unique Mode of Action: 2
March 26, 2012
- Recent Topics in Hopeful Drugs and Candidates with Unique Mode of Action: 1
March 19, 2012
- Indications for Boosted Alliances, Acquisitions in Vaccine Business among Major Japanese Companies
March 13, 2012
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