The Improving Japanese Pharmaceutical Regulatory Environment

There are new concerns arising in Japan around drug pricing. Last April, the Japanese government introduced a re-pricing rule for “huge seller drugs” and proceeded to slash the reimbursement price for Gilead’s Solvaldi by a hefty 30%. The concern now among industry...

How to Approach Regional Partnering Deals in Japan and Asia

Many Japanese pharmaceutical companies are now “global” in terms of scope and size. Companies like Takeda, Astellas, and Daiichi Sankyo have established their commercial footprint around the world. Accordingly, the business development teams at these companies are...