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Scheduled Server Maintenance : Feb 7, 2012
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PMDA International Vision - PMDA EPOCH Toward 2020
IconJanuary 31, 2012
PMDA Updates (January, 2012) posted
IconJanuary 30, 2012
PMDA request for proper use of drugs: Periodic blood tests and symptom checks should be performed for prevention and early detection of agranulocytosis associated with the antithyroid drug thiamazole posted
IconJanuary 25, 2012
Executive Summary of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Safety Information posted: No 287, 2012
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MHLW Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Safety Information posted: No 286, 2011
IconJanuary 24, 2012Update
PMDA Risk Communications¡¡(Drug Risk Information of ongoing evaluation, dated January 20, 2012)¡¡posted
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PMDA participates in the EMA-FDA pilot program for Quality by Design as an observer.
IconJanuary 18, 2012Update
PMDA Risk Communication¡ÈUpdate on Ongoing PMDA/MHLW Review of the Safety of Somatoropin-containing Medicines¡Éposted
IconJanuary 16, 2012
The Basic Concept on Regulatory Science in PMDA posted
IconJanuary 12, 2012
PMDA Risk Communication: MHLW/PMDA starts review of Rasilez (Aliskiren Fumarate) : Communication on combination therapy of Rasilez with an ACE inhibitor or ARB to hypertension patients with complication of diabetes posted
IconJanuary 12, 2012Update
PMDA Risk Communications (Drug Risk Information of ongoing evaluation) posted
IconJanuary 6, 2012
Executive Summary of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Safety Information posted: No 286, 2011
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PMDA Medical Safety Information
IconDecember 28, 2011
PMDA Updates (December, 2011) posted
IconDecember 27, 2011
MHLW Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Safety Information posted: No 285, 2011
IconDecember 14, 2011
New drug approvals: April – September 2011
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New medical device approvals: April – June 2011
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PMDA Risk Communication: Japan¡Çs view on Avastin (bevacizumab) approval for the breast cancer indication posted
IconDecember 13, 2011Update
PMDA Risk Communications (Drug Risk Information of ongoing evaluation) posted
IconDecember 2, 2011
Executive Summary of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Safety Information posted: No 285, 2011
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PMDA Updates (November, 2011) posted
IconNovember 30, 2011
Report on the 4th China-Korea-Japan Director-General Meeting and Working Group on Pharmaceutical Affairs are posted
IconNovember 29, 2011
Recommendation of periodic liver function tests and monitoring of signs/symptoms for patients treated with the gout/hyperuricaemia treatment¡¡benzbromarone posted: No 4, 2011
IconNovember 29, 2011
Hepatitis B viral growth associated with the use of drugs with immunosuppressive effects posted: No 3, 2011
IconNovember 29, 2011
Automobile accidents associated with the use of smoking cessation aid CHAMPIX¡¡(varenicline tartrate) posted: No 2, 2011
IconNovember 29, 2011
MHLW Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Safety Information posted: No 284, 2011
IconNovember 10 , 2011Update
PMDA Risk Communications (Drug Risk Information of ongoing evaluation)¡¡posted
IconNovember 9, 2011
2011 APEC Multi-Regional Clinical Trials TOKYO Workshop Highlighting Korea, China and Japan Tripartite Symposium (Presentation files are posted)
IconNovember 1, 2011
Executive Summary of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Safety Information posted: No 284, 2011
IconNovember 1, 2011
PMDA Profile of Services 2011-2012
IconOctober 27, 2011Update
PMDA Risk Communications (Drug Risk Information of ongoing evaluation)¡¡posted
IconOctober 27, 2011
PMDA Risk Communications :Update on Ongoing PMDA/MHLW Review the Safety of Somatoropin-containing Medicines (Japanese version posted date 29 July 2011)
IconOctober 27, 2011
MHLW Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Safety Information posted: No 283, 2011
IconOctober 21, 2011
PMDA Annual Report FY 2010
IconOctober 20, 2011
PMDA Updates (September & October, 2011) posted
IconOctober 18, 2011
English translation of review report: Cervarix
IconOctober 12, 2011
2011 APEC MRCT TOKYO Workshop Program (finalized version) posted.
IconOctober 3, 2011
Executive Summary of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Safety Information posted: No 283, 2011
IconSeptember 29, 2011
MHLW Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Safety Information posted: No 282, 2011
IconSeptember 9, 2011
News Release - MHLW/PMDA delegation visited China SFDA - posted
IconSeptember 9, 2011
New drug approvals: April - June 2011
IconSeptember 9, 2011
New drug approvals: Fiscal year 2010
Medical device approvals: Fiscal year 2010
IconSeptember 1, 2011
Executive Summary of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Safety Information posted: No 282, 2011
Services of PMDA
Drug and Medical Device Reviews
Scientific reviews and conformity audits of marketing authorization applications of drugs and medical devices, clinical trial consultations
Post-marketing Safety
Collection, analysis and dissemination of information related to the quality, efficacy and safety of pharmaceuticals and medical devices
Relief Services for Adverse Health Effects
Providing financial assistance for individuals affected by adverse drug reactions or infections from biological products
International Programs
Implementation of PMDA International Strategic Plan through international regulatory harmonization, bilateral relationship, effective communication with relevant external parties, etc.
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