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February 14, 2008: JKS News launched
October 26, 2008: JAD Databases and Drug Price List service

Jouhou Koukai Services LLC and its businesses provide information and intelligence on the Japanese pharmaceutical market in the fields of drug and medical device approval, regulatory and pharmaceutical affairs, and market data.
disclosed the proceedings of the 7th meeting of the advisory committee responsible for creating 10-years "Vision for Relief and Desired Medical Care Security"
confirms the dedication to increase the use of generics: Mr. Yuya Miwa, a senior lawmaker from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)and former Chairman of the LDP's Executive Council and Minister of Health and Welfare, in the keynote presentation at the meeting of the Japan Pharmacies Associations (NPhA) announced that Government's aim for 30% generics by 2012 is achievable even without US-style compulsory prescription
: 6 of the
largest foreign corporate investors in Japan demand 500 of listed firms to abolish takeover
defenses, to reduce cross shareholding and to appoint 3 outside board members
reports
successful closing of the TOB for Millennium Pharmaceuticals
, and over 50% drop in projected net profit for FY 2008 ...related reading
to introduce 2-week ultra-fast patent review procedure for critical invention in biotech, healthcare and other high technologies
ordered Fuso Seiyaku
to recall 370,000
ampoules of Heparin-containing products ...
details in JAD Database | other heparin news
pre-approved Isentress (Raltegravir) submitted by Banyu Seiyaku
, other products ...
details in JAD Database
pre-approved Macugen (Pegaptanib sodium), other products ...
details in JAD Database
first to take advantage of expired patent of Amlodipine besylate, releasing also 3 other generic drugs in FY 2008 ...
details in JAD Database | related reading
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