Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on March 5 unveiled the revised NHI prices for drugs subject to…
ORGANIZATION
JGA Suspends Kyowa Pharma for 5 Years after GMP Violations
The Japan Generic Medicines Association (JGA) said on April 22 that it has suspended the membership of Kyowa Pharmaceutical Industry for five years, after the company was slapped with business suspension orders over GMP violations. The suspension will last from…
To read the full story
Related Article
- Kyowa Pharma Reveals Fudged Accelerated Stability Test of Mestinon
April 17, 2024
- Kyowa Pharma Hit by Biz Suspension over Manufacturing Flaws, Record Fabrications
March 29, 2022
- Kyowa Pharma to Face Biz Suspension Order over Manufacturing Flaws
March 23, 2022
- Kyowa to Resume Alfacalcidol Shipments in Mid-Sept.; MHLW Urges Priority for Patients without Alternative Therapies
September 2, 2021
ORGANIZATION
- New Chuikyo Pharmacist Rep Urges 2027 Revision to Stay within 4-Minister Deal
August 3, 2026
- Ectopic Fat Research Group Launches to Push Cross-Disciplinary Studies
July 31, 2026
- JPMA Chief Seeks Concrete Reforms to Reward Innovation after Honebuto
July 31, 2026
- Patient Groups Launch Consortium to Improve Access to Drug Information
July 31, 2026
- Radiopharma Group Seeks Faster NHI Coverage for PET Imaging Agents
July 28, 2026
Japan’s pharmaceutical policy appears to be entering a new phase. The government’s newly approved honebuto policy and growth strategy both…
A few weeks ago, I had coffee with a very talented executive. Let’s call him Kenji. He has a great job, a big salary, and a solid team. But he was unhappy. He felt bored and wanted a new challenge.…
Japan’s Central Social Insurance Medical Council (Chuikyo) on November 5 approved the reimbursement listing for a slate of new medicines,…
The Japanese government on March 7 announced new NHI prices to be applied in the FY2025 drug price revision, revealing…
The Japanese government approved a bill to amend the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices (PMD) Act at its Cabinet meeting on…
Japan’s health ministry doled out regulatory approvals for a throng of new medicines on December 27 including Eli Lilly’s obesity…
Japan’s all-important reimbursement policy panel on December 20 approved an outline of drug pricing reforms for FY2024, which enshrines a…