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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
