Japan
Acquisition offers approaches to integrate Asia and Japan into global drug development
Global contract research organisation (CRO), Chiltern, has acquired Integrated Development Associates (IDA), which is a CRO that specialises in integrating Japan and Asia into global drug development. more
Jun 1, 2017 11:56 AM News
Freeman Technology opens Japanese office
Freeman Technology, a company specialising in powder characterisation, has expanded its global presence further with the establishment of an office in Japan. more
Apr 27, 2017 1:54 PM News
Japanese pharma expected to grow by 17%
According to research released at CPhI Japan, domestic companies are forecasting a 17% growth in the Japanese pharmaceutical economy. more
Apr 21, 2017 4:13 PM News
Recipharm and Sato partner to manufacture product for Japan
Recipharm, the contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has entered into a long-term agreement with Sato Pharmaceuticals for the commercial manufacture and delivery of Emla Patch to Japanese market. more
Mar 27, 2017 11:05 AM News
CPhI Japan driven by growing healthcare demand
This year CPhI Japan will return to the Tokyo Big Sight Centre for its 16th edition to provide the latest trends, insights and advancements in the pharmaceutical industry. more
Mar 21, 2017 12:25 PM News
Using lasers to control polymorphisms
Japanese researchers have used lasers to induce selective crystallisation of metastable indomethacin, paving the way for the synthesis of APIs that can change their form. more
Jul 28, 2015 1:43 PM News
Sanofi and Regeneron report successful Praluent trial
France's Sanofi and US partner Regeneron Pharmaceuticals have reported that the phase 3 trial of drug Praluent reduced cholesterol in 69% of Japanese patients in a phase 3 trial. more
Jul 9, 2015 4:53 PM News
Japan approves Sanofi's new insulin injection for diabetes mellitus
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in Japan has granted marketing authorisation for Sanofi's insulin glargine [rDNA origin] injection, 300 u/ml, a next-generation basal insulin for the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. more
Jul 6, 2015 12:51 PM News
Novasep signs deals with Allied Laboratories and AR Brown to extend presence in Japan
Novasep, a supplier of services and technologies for the life sciences and chemical industries, is expanding its presence in Asia by signing two partnership agreements for the Japanese market. more
Jun 9, 2015 11:00 AM News
Sleek device allows for earlier therapy adjustments in Japanese cardio patients
BIOTRONIK has launched the portable data-transmitter device CardioMessenger Smart 3G in Japan. more
May 21, 2015 12:14 PM Technology
BMS and Ono Pharmaceutical announce strategic immuno-oncology collaboration in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan
As part of the agreement, BMS and Ono will jointly develop and commercialise Opdivo (nivolumab) and Yervoy (ipilimumab) across a broad range of tumour types. more
Jul 24, 2014 12:06 PM
Bosch Packaging relocates inspection technology site in Japan
Process and packaging technology solutions provider Bosch Packaging Technology has moved to a new location at Musashi, some 70 km north of Tokyo. Since the move in late March, over 100 associates have been developing and manufacturing inspection... more
Apr 4, 2014 2:25 PM Technology
Japan Approves Recipharm’s Manufacture of Cancer Pain Relief Tablet for Kyowa
Recipharm was informed on 20 September 2013 by the R&D-based pharmaceutical company Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co. Ltd. that the Abstral sublingual (under the tongue) tablet has been approved for manufacturing and marketing by Japan's Ministry of Health... more
Sep 23, 2013 2:27 PM Technology
CDMO's Fontaine Site Receives Approval for Supply of Manufactured Products to Japan
Recipharm’s solid dose facility in Fontaine, France, has been approved for supply of manufactured products to the Japan’s pharmaceuticals market following a recent inspection by the PMDA, the Japanese drug agency. more
Mar 26, 2013 4:42 PM Technology
