Who is the medicines regulator in Japan?

PMDA is the medicines regulator for Japan. They evaluate, license, and inspect medicines in scope.

How many drugs are approved in Japan?

Drug Landscape tracks 276 drug approvals in Japan. Each entry links back to the manufacturer and full regulatory record.

How much do prescription medicines cost in Japan?

Drug Landscape has 5 drug pricing records for Japan, sourced from public reimbursement lists and manufacturer disclosures. Reimbursement status and annual cost are flagged where available.

Japan — Pharmaceutical Approvals & Pricing

PMDA · 276 approvals · 5 pricing records

PMDA is the medicines regulator for Japan. This page lists every drug we have a tracked approval or pricing record for in Japan.

Approvals

Imjudo · AstraZeneca · Sat Dec 23 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Ditropan Xl · Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. · Mon Mar 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Metabolic
Phyliance · PDRadiopharma Inc · Mon Mar 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Besremi · Pharma Essentia Corporation · Mon Mar 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Rare Disease
Omvoh · Eli Lilly Nederland B.V. · Mon Mar 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Immunology
Cholbam · Mirum · Mon Mar 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Metabolic
Tavalisse · Rigel Pharms · Fri Dec 23 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Immunology
Remodulin · United Therap · Fri Dec 23 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Cardiovascular
Adbry · Leo Pharma As · Fri Dec 23 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Immunology
Cresemba · Astellas Pharma · Fri Dec 23 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Infectious Disease
Carbocaine · Eastman Kodak · Fri Dec 23 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Pain
Mitozytrex · Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. · Fri Dec 23 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
FOSLEVODOPA · AbbVie GK · Fri Dec 23 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Neuroscience
Aricept · Eisai · Fri Dec 23 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Neuroscience
Sunlenca · Gilead Sciences · Thu Dec 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Infectious Disease
Xocova · Shionogi & Co., Ltd. · Tue Nov 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Respiratory
Ezharmia · Daiichi Sankyo · Mon Sep 26 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Spevigo · Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc · Mon Sep 26 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Immunology
Mounjaro · Eli Lilly · Mon Sep 26 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Metabolic
Sotyktu · Bristol-Myers Squibb · Mon Sep 26 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Immunology
Nanozora · Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · Mon Sep 26 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Amvuttra · Alnylam Pharmaceuticals · Mon Sep 26 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Neuroscience
Fintepla · UCB · Mon Sep 26 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Metabolic
Evusheld · AstraZeneca · Tue Aug 30 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Infectious Disease
CILGAVIMAB · AstraZeneca · Tue Aug 30 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Infectious Disease
Synarel · Pfizer · Wed Aug 24 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Other
Jeselhy · Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd · Mon Jun 20 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Enjaymo · Bioverativ Therapeutics Inc · Mon Jun 20 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Immunology
Darvias · Solasia Pharma K.K · Mon Jun 20 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Takhzyro · Dyax Corp · Mon Mar 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Neuroscience
Vabysmo · Roche · Mon Mar 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Metabolic
Monoferric · Pharmacosmos · Mon Mar 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Hematology
Kerendia · Bayer · Mon Mar 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Metabolic
Mitchga · Maruho Co., Ltd. · Mon Mar 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Immunology
Akynzeo · Helsinn Hlthcare · Mon Mar 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Clomid · Sanofi · Fri Mar 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Pain
Paxlovid (Copackaged) · Pfizer · Thu Feb 10 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Immunology
Ngenla · Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals · Thu Jan 20 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Metabolic
Pivlaz · Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Japan Ltd · Thu Jan 20 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Cardiovascular
Lumakras · Amgen · Thu Jan 20 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Reyvow · Eli Lilly · Thu Jan 20 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Neuroscience
Vyvgart · Argenx Bv · Thu Jan 20 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Immunology
Mepsevii · Ultragenyx Pharm Inc · Thu Jan 20 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Metabolic
Beta-D-N4-Hydroxycytidine · Msd K.K. · Fri Dec 24 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Metabolic
Wellcovorin · Pfizer Japan Inc · Thu Nov 25 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Retevmo · Eli Lilly · Mon Sep 27 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Moizerto · OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL Co., Ltd · Mon Sep 27 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Immunology
Voraxaze · Btg International Inc · Mon Sep 27 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Metabolic
Uptravi · AstraZeneca · Wed Aug 25 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Metabolic
Wydase · Baxter · Wed Aug 25 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Sodium Nitroprusside · Roche · Wed Aug 25 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Cardiovascular
Minnebro · Daiichi Sankyo · Sun Aug 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Metabolic
IMDEVIMAB · Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Mon Jul 19 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Infectious Disease
Cellcept · Roche Palo · Fri Jun 25 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Primaxin · Merck & Co. · Wed Jun 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Metabolic
Verquvo · Merck & Co. · Wed Jun 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Cardiovascular
L-Lysine · Advanced Accelerator Applications · Wed Jun 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Metabolic
Twymeeg · SUMITOMO DAINIPPON PHARMA Co., Ltd. · Wed Jun 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Metabolic
Upasita · SANWA KAGAKU KENKYUSHO Co., Ltd. · Wed Jun 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Hematology
Givlaari · Alnylam Pharmaceuticals · Wed Jun 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Neuroscience
Ajovy · Teva · Wed Jun 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Neuroscience
Recarbrio · Merck & Co. · Wed Jun 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Infectious Disease
Lutathera · Aaa Usa Inc · Wed Jun 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Aimovig · Amgen · Wed Jun 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Neuroscience
Gattex Kit · Takeda · Wed Jun 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Metabolic
Primaxin · Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. · Wed Jun 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Metabolic
Ch14.18 · United Therap · Wed Jun 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Axumin · Blue Earth Diagnostics Ltd · Tue Mar 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Voltaren · Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc · Tue Mar 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Pemazyre · Incyte Corp · Tue Mar 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Joycle · Seikagaku Corporation · Tue Mar 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Immunology
Auryxia · Keryx Biopharms · Tue Mar 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Hematology
Isturisa · Recordati · Tue Mar 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Respiratory
Ontak · Eisai · Tue Mar 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Polivy · Roche · Tue Mar 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Vitrakvi · Bayer · Tue Mar 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Uplizna · Viela Bio · Tue Mar 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Neuroscience
Temovate · Fougera Pharms · Wed Feb 24 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Immunology
Thalomid · Bristol-Myers Squibb · Wed Feb 24 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Emgality · Eli Lilly · Fri Jan 22 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Neuroscience
Galzin · Eton · Fri Jan 22 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Immunology
Rimso-50 · Mylan Institutional · Fri Jan 22 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Pain
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit · Nihon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · Fri Jan 22 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Gastroenterology
Hunterase · Clinigen K.K. · Fri Jan 22 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Metabolic
Nuwiq · Octapharma AB · Fri Jan 22 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Rare Disease
Somatuline Depot · Ipsen Pharma · Sat Dec 12 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Other
Ecclock · Kaken Pharmaceutical · Fri Sep 25 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Other
Enaroy · Japan Tabacco · Fri Sep 25 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Hematology
Zejula · GSK · Fri Sep 25 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Jyseleca · Gilead Sciences Ireland UC · Fri Sep 25 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Immunology
Sandostatin · Novartis · Fri Aug 21 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Arcapta Neohaler · Novartis · Mon Jun 29 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Respiratory
Elocon · Merck & Co. · Mon Jun 29 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Mayzent · Novartis · Mon Jun 29 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Neuroscience
Hu38Sb19 · Sanofi · Mon Jun 29 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Sunpg 1622 · Sun Pharma Global · Mon Jun 29 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Immunology
Jesduvroq · GSK · Mon Jun 29 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Hematology
Cutivate · Teva Pharm · Mon Jun 29 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Oncology
Veklury · Gilead Sciences · Thu May 07 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Metabolic
Latuda · Sunovion Pharms Inc · Wed Mar 25 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · approved · Neuroscience

Pricing

Drug	Price	Per
Prevnar 20	JPY 110.00	year
Prevnar 20	JPY 110.00	year
Prevnar 20	JPY 110.00	year
Prevnar 20	JPY 110.00	year
Prevnar 20	JPY 110.00	year

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