Varicella, Adult Pneumococcal Vaccines to Join Japan’s Routine Immunization Program in October

A Japanese health ministry panel on November 28 agreed on a plan to legally require pharma companies to set up…

A key Japanese reimbursement policy panel on December 16 approved the government-backed plan for the FY2023 “off-year” drug price revision.…

For the first time in many years, Japan appeared to have pivoted to a pro-innovation path with the FY2024 drug pricing reform. All eyes were apparently on this course change as seen in this year’s most-read story list, though the…

Takeda Pharmaceutical’s overseas sales ratio has reached 90.9%, exceeding 90% for the first time though only in the first half…

In a recent conversation with James Feliciano, former president of AbbVie Japan, we delved into the intricacies of leadership in the Japanese pharmaceutical industry. Feliciano, a seasoned industry veteran, shared valuable insights into his experiences, challenges, and successes.Navigating the Abbott…

Eli Lilly’s Kisunla (donanemab) will join the Japanese reimbursement list on November 20, with a health ministry panel giving the…

A Japanese health ministry panel discussing the generic industry structure on May 22 put together a report in which it…

A Japanese health ministry study group focused on pharmaceutical regulations on March 21 agreed on a policy to encourage the…

Japan’s all-important reimbursement policy panel on December 20 approved an outline of drug pricing reforms for FY2024, which enshrines a…

The Japanese health ministry’s expert panel tasked to discuss comprehensive policies for the rapid and stable supply of pharmaceuticals generally…