The global race to develop so-called “double G” and “triple G” agonists is heating up to boost the efficacy of…
REGULATORY
Healthcare Experts at Odds over Nonprescription Switches of 3 PPIs
Healthcare professionals were divided over whether to allow prescription-to-nonprescription switches for three proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) omeprazole, lansoprazole, and rabeprazole at a health ministry panel meeting on March 16. Under a new “switch OTC” scheme put in place in 2016,…
To read the full story
Related Article
- Health Ministry Panel Endorses RX-to-OTC Switches of 3 PPIs
December 23, 2024
- Japan Panel Backs Rx-to-OTC Switch of 4 PPIs
July 30, 2024
- Japan Resumes Debate on Rx-to-OTC Switch of PPIs after Over 5 Years
March 22, 2024
- Council Holds Off Nonprescription Switches of PPIs Despite Public Support
December 10, 2018
- MHLW Panel Rebuffs Nonprescription Switches of 3 PPIs
August 3, 2018
- MHLW Announces 16 APIs as Candidates for Switch-OTC Status: None for Lifestyle Diseases
December 13, 2016
- New Scheme on Switch OTC Gets Underway
April 14, 2016
REGULATORY
- MHLW Panel OKs List of “High-Priority” Vaccines, including Norovirus Jabs
March 14, 2025
- JPA Asks for Price Penalty for High-Cost Meds with Packaging Unaligned to Dosing
March 14, 2025
- Chuikyo to Discuss Potential Pricing Steps to Deal with Higher Costs of Japan-Made APIs
March 13, 2025
- MHLW to Extend NIP Period for MR Vaccines by 2 Years amid Shortage
March 13, 2025
- Chuikyo Rep Calls for Proper Use of Zepbound, Frets Expansion of Obesity Market
March 13, 2025
1. Build a Strong Employer BrandFirst up, let’s talk about your employer brand. Think of it as your company’s personality and reputation. In Japan’s competitive pharmaceutical and medical device industry, it’s crucial to stand out. You need to showcase your…
A Japanese health ministry panel on December 26 wrapped up its discussions on the next amendment of the Pharmaceuticals and…
Japan’s health ministry doled out regulatory approvals for a throng of new medicines on December 27 including Eli Lilly’s obesity…
Japan’s key reimbursement policy panel on December 25 approved an outline of the FY2025 drug price revision, finalizing plans to…
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…
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…