A reorganization of manufacturing sites is currently underway in the generic drug industry. With the generic drug share approaching 80% on a volume basis and NHI prices in decline, companies are looking for ways to grow and survive.In July, Nichi-Iko…
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BUSINESS DSP to Boost Domestic CNS Business for Early Maximization of Lonasen
November 1, 2011
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BUSINESS Shionogi’s Strength in Japan Weakened by Slack US Results, Overall Sales Down 13.5% in Apr-Sept
November 1, 2011
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BUSINESS DSP: Strong Yen Contributes to 5.6% Decline in Sales
November 1, 2011
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REGULATORY Drug-induced Hepatitis Victims, Lawyers Petition Against Establishment of “Third Party Organization”
October 31, 2011
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ACADEMIA JSGM Calls for Elimination of GE Drug Refusal Option in Prescriptions
October 28, 2011
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REGULATORY Subcommittee to Recommend Use of Most-recent 3-Year Averages in Drug Cost Calculation
October 27, 2011
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REGULATORY DPJ Lawmakers Opposed to TPP Criticize MHLW at Hearings
October 27, 2011
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BUSINESS GSK CEO Thinks Highly of Premiums for New Drug Creation, Key to Attractive Market
October 26, 2011
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REGULATORY Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Reimbursement in “Mixed Healthcare”
October 26, 2011
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BUSINESS “Sales of Teribone Can Reach ¥10 Bil.”: President Asano of Asahi Kasei Pharma
October 25, 2011
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BUSINESS Top Drug Makers Poised to Announce 1st-Half Results: Patent Expirations Could Have Big Impact
October 25, 2011
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BUSINESS CMIC, Medipal Set Up Joint Venture for Orphan Drugs, Develop Alliance Model
October 24, 2011
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REGULATORY Survey Finds Slight Increase in Generic Drug Dispensing Rate
October 24, 2011
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BUSINESS Abbott to Separate into 2 Companies
October 21, 2011
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BUSINESS Chugai Tops Patent Asset Rankings, Teijin Jumps to Second Place
October 21, 2011
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REGULATORY MHLW Presents Data at Chuikyo Supporting Reduction in 70% Rule for New Generics
October 20, 2011
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COMMENTARY Impact on Japanese Pharmaceutical Companies Unavoidable: TPP Negotiations
October 19, 2011
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BUSINESS Takeda Initiates PIII Clinical Trials for Antidiabetic TAK-875 in US, Europe
October 19, 2011
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ORGANIZATION Keizai Doyukai’s Hasegawa Appointed National Strategy Council’s Private Sector Member, Vows “All-Out Effort
October 19, 2011
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REGULATORY PMDA Presents Warnings on Website to Prevent Mistaken Use of 3 Taxane Drugs
October 19, 2011
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