Posts in MHLW

Editorial illustration showing complex healthcare data, regulatory, and localization inputs being streamlined through a Japan-themed gateway into clear eCOA/ePRO digital tools used by a doctor and patient.
by Stefan Sandström
May 16, 2026

Bringing eCOA and ePRO Solutions to Japan? What you Need to Get Right!

Japan is one of the world’s most demanding healthcare markets. It is also one of the […]
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Abstract wide illustration showing Japan drug pricing from listing to post-launch revisions, using blue shapes on a sand background with red trigger markers.
by Stefan Sandström
December 15, 2025

Japan FY2026 Drug Pricing Reform Draft: What Changes at Listing, What Tightens After Launch

On December 12, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) tabled a draft outline […]
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An unusual bio-lab showcasing the transition from traditional to streamlined clinical trial phases in Japan.
by Stefan Sandström
October 14, 2023

Japan’s Clinical Trial Revolution: A Paradigm Shift in Global Drug Development

Japan is once again demonstrating its commitment to advancing the global pharmaceutical landscape with a groundbreaking […]
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