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Gold chain link engraved with "partnership"

Japan keen to deepen regional partnerships, says PMDA head

Feb. 1, 2022
By Kohei Kanayasu
TOKYO – Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Device Agency (PMDA) is refocusing its efforts to strengthen ties with Asian counterparts as COVID-19 and market trends show a clear need for faster drug development, approval and accommodation for ailments more common in the region.
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Gold chain link engraved with "partnership"

Japan keen to deepen regional partnerships, says PMDA head

Jan. 26, 2022
By Kohei Kanayasu
TOKYO – Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Device Agency (PMDA) is refocusing its efforts to strengthen ties with Asian counterparts as COVID-19 and market trends show a clear need for faster drug development, approval and accommodation for ailments more common in the region.  
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Novartis, Japanese regulators reportedly considering value-based pricing for Kymriah

Nov. 15, 2017
By Kohei Kanayasu
TOKYO – At least one multinational pharmaceutical giant may be considering introducing into the Japanese market a new drug pricing mechanism that would link the effectiveness with drug cost. Novartis Pharma K.K. is reported to be working with the Japanese government and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) toward introducing a drug payment mechanism based on patient outcomes for a new and innovative therapy.
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Novartis, Japanese regulators reportedly considering value-based pricing for Kymriah

Nov. 14, 2017
By Kohei Kanayasu

TOKYO – At least one multinational pharmaceutical giant may be considering introducing into the Japanese market a new drug pricing mechanism that would link the effectiveness with drug cost. Novartis Pharma K.K. is reported to be working with the Japanese government and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) toward introducing a drug payment mechanism based on patient outcomes for a new and innovative therapy.


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MDT's leadless pacemaker marks first sale in Japan

Oct. 18, 2017
By Kohei Kanayasu

GHIT injected with $200M in funding

June 14, 2017
By Kohei Kanayasu
TOKYO – With $200 million in new funding, the Global Health Innovative Technology (GHIT) Fund is poised to continue funding early and midstage drug development projects for the next five years, particularly for neglected diseases that disproportionately affect developing markets.
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GHIT injected with $200M in funding

June 8, 2017
By Kohei Kanayasu
TOKYO – With $200 million in new funding, the Global Health Innovative Technology (GHIT) Fund is poised to continue funding early and midstage drug development projects for the next five years, particularly for neglected diseases that disproportionately affect developing markets.
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Chugai slapped with lawsuit by Baxalta, could affect pipeline

June 8, 2017
By Kohei Kanayasu
TOKYO – Japan's Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. said it plans to "vigorously challenge" patent infringement claims made by U.S.-based biopharma Baxalta, which has filed suit in regards to the investigational monoclonal antibody emicizumab, in a move that could put in danger the Japanese company's pipeline and development plans.
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Chugai slapped with lawsuit by Baxalta, could affect pipeline

June 6, 2017
By Kohei Kanayasu

TOKYO – Japan's Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. said it plans to "vigorously challenge" patent infringement claims made by U.S.-based biopharma Baxalta, which has filed suit in regards to the investigational monoclonal antibody emicizumab, in a move that could put in danger the Japanese company's pipeline and development plans.


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Streamlining Astellas ditches long-listed products in LTL deal

May 17, 2017
By Kohei Kanayasu
TOKYO – Astellas Pharma Inc. is streamlining its product lineup by selling off rights to 16 of its long-listed products to LTL Pharma Co. Ltd. in a deal worth ¥20.1 billion (US$177 million), a move that will enable Astellas to focus on newer and more profitable drugs.
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