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The following English translations of review reports are intended to be a reference material to provide convenience for users. In the event of inconsistency between the Japanese originals and the translations, the former shall prevail. PMDA shall not be responsible for any consequence resulting from use of the English versions.

The review reports were selected for translation among those of drugs with a new active ingredient that recently received marketing approval, in consideration of relevant factors including the novelty and priority.

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A

Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Abraxane
Partial Change Approval
Paclitaxel September 2019 English[409.55 KB] Japanese [583.10 KB]
Acoalan Antithrombin gamma (genetical recombination) July 2015 English[455.67 KB] Japanese [606.42 KB]
Acofide Acotiamide hydrochloride hydrate March 2013 English[594.70 KB] Japanese [838.03 KB]
Actair - March 2015 English[489.96 KB] Japanese 1. [7.79 MB]
Japanese 2. [8.67 MB]
Actemra
Initial Approval
Tocilizumab (genetical recombination) April 2008 English[1.01 MB] Japanese 1. [8.21 KB]
Japanese 2. [944.01 KB]
Actemra
Partial Change Approval
Tocilizumab (genetical recombination) June 2017 English [352.73 KB] Japanese [379.25 KB]
Actemra
Partial Change Approval
Tocilizumab (genetical recombination) August 2017 English [740.12 KB] Japanese [379.25 KB]
Actemra
Partial Change Approval
Tocilizumab (genetical recombination) May 2019 English [652.06 KB] Japanese [822.87 KB]
Actemra
Partial Change Approval
Tocilizumab (genetical recombination) January 2022 English [945.24 KB] Japanese [1.22 MB]
Adcetris
Initial Approval
Brentuximab vedotin (genetical recombination) January 2014 English [930.00 KB] Japanese [7.30 MB]
Adcetris
Partial Change Approval
Brentuximab vedotin (genetical recombination) September 2018 English [463.17 KB] Japanese [3.60 MB]
Adcetris
Partial Change Approval
Brentuximab vedotin (genetical recombination) December 2019 English [1.26 MB] Japanese [2.76 MB]
Adempas Riociguat January 2014 English [1.06 MB] Japanese [860.65 KB]
Adlumiz Anamorelin hydrochloride January 2021 English [1.11 MB] Japanese [8.02 MB]
Adsorbed Cell Culture-derived Influenza Vaccine H5N1 "Kitasato Daiichi Sankyo" Adsorbed cell culture-derived influenza vaccine (H5N1) March 2016 English [250.29 KB] Japanese [1.02 MB]
Adsorbed Influenza Vaccine (H5N1) "HOKKEN" Adsorbed influenza vaccine (H5N1) October 2007 English [405.57 KB] Japanese 1. [732.80 KB]
Japanese 2. [922.96 KB]
Japanese 3. [864.60 KB]
Adsorbed Influenza Vaccine (H5N1) "BIKEN" Adsorbed influenza vaccine (H5N1) October 2007 English [901.90 KB] Japanese 1. [969.12 KB]
Japanese 2. [1.01 MB]
Japanese 3. [529.68 KB]
Adynovate Rurioctocog alfa pegol (genetical recombination) March 2016 English [391.27 KB] Japanese [593.93 KB]
Afstyla Lonoctocog alfa (genetical recombination) September 2017 English [337.72 KB] Japanese [6.00 MB]
Akalux Cetuximab sarotalocan sodium (genetical recombination) September 2020 English [1.09 MB] Japanese [1.15 MB]
Alabel/Alaglio Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride March 2013 English [398.29 KB] Japanese [1,016.30 KB]
Alecensa Alectinib hydrochloride July 2014 English [444.56 KB] Japanese [3.89 MB]
Alhemo Concizumab (genetical recombination) September 2023 English
[1.24 MB]
Japanese [2.61 MB]
Allergen Scratch Extract Positive control "TORII" Histamine Dihydrochloride Histamine dihydrochloride September 2015 English [222.78 KB] Japanese [575.91 KB]
Amenalief Amenamevir July 2017 English [1.10 MB] Japanese [1.55 MB]
Anoro Ellipta Umeclidinium bromide/ vilanterol trifenatate July 2014 English [1.51 MB] Japanese [1.75 MB]
Artist Carvedilol August 2015 English [199.50 KB] Japanese [524.78 KB]
Avastin
Initial Approval
Bevacizumab (genetical recombination) April 2007 English [7.11 MB] Japanese 1. [448.40 KB]
Japanese 2. [979.89 KB]
Japanese 3. [571.42 KB]
Japanese 4. [995.20 KB]
Japanese 5. [707.06 KB]
Japanese 6. [350.46 KB]
Avastin
Partial Change Approval
Bevacizumab (genetical recombination) May 2016 English [602.27 KB] Japanese [868.58 KB]
Avigan Favipiravir March 2014 English [1.15 MB] Japanese [2.98 MB]

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B

Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Bavencio Avelumab (genetical recombination) September 2017 English [669.08 KB] Japanese [1.00 MB]
Benlysta
Initial Approval
Belimumab (genetical recombination) September 2017 English [2.35 MB] Japanese [1.89 MB]
Benlysta
Partial Change Approval
Belimumab (genetical recombination) September 2019 English [334.07 KB] Japanese [864.60 KB]
Besponsa
Partial Change Approval
Inotuzumab ozogamicin (genetical recombination) March 2024 English [656.60 KB] Japanese [909.09 KB]
Betanis Mirabegron June 2011 English [1.78 MB] Japanese [8.52 MB]
Bevespi Aerosphere Glycopyrronium bromide/formoterol fumarate hydrate June 2019 English [1.78 MB] Japanese [2.32 MB]
Biktarvy Bictegravir sodium/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide fumarate March 2019 English [1.78 MB] Japanese [2.32 MB]
Botox Botulinum toxin type A June 2015 English [264.21 KB] Japanese [521.85 KB]
Braftovi
Initial Approval
Encorafenib January 2019 English [1.21 MB] Japanese [10.25 MB]
Braftovi
Partial Change Approval
Encorafenib November 2020 English [1.21 MB] Japanese [10.25 MB]
Breztri Aerosphere Budesonide/glycopyrronium bromide/formoterol fumarate hydrate June 2019 English [1.81 MB] Japanese [1.77 MB]
Bridion Sugammadex sodium January 2010 English [817.70 KB] Japanese [1.15 MB]

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C

Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Cablivi Caplacizumab (genetical recombination) September 2022 English [1.27 MB] Japanese [3.98 MB]
Cerdartolen - January 2014 English [505.51 KB] Japanese [648.31 KB]
Cerdelga Eliglustat tartrate March 2015 English [679.13 KB] Japanese [8.26 MB]
Japanese [42.36 KB] (Note 1)
Cervarix Recombinant adsorbed bivalent human papillomavirus-like particle vaccine (derived from Trichoplusia ni cell) October 2009 English [1.07 MB] Japanese [823.83 KB]
Cibinqo Abrocitinib September 2021 English [2.93 MB] Japanese [2.86 MB]
Clenafin Efinaconazole July 2014 English [916.67 KB] Japanese [1.08 MB]
Clozaril Clozapine April 2009 English [2.23 MB] Japanese [1.52 MB]
Comirnaty (Note 2)
(monovalent, Original)
Initial Approval
Coronavirus Modified Uridine RNA Vaccine (SARS-CoV-2)
(active ingredient: tozinameran)
February 2021 English [1.77 MB] Japanese [1.85 MB]
Comirnaty (Note 2)
(monovalent, Original)
Partial Change Approval
Coronavirus Modified Uridine RNA Vaccine (SARS-CoV-2)
(active ingredient: tozinameran)
November 2021 English [944.38 KB] Japanese [920.15 KB]
Comirnaty RTU (Note 2)
(bivalent, Original/Omicron BA.1)
Partial Change Approval
Coronavirus Modified Uridine RNA Vaccine (SARS-CoV-2)
(active ingredients: tozinameran and riltozinameran)
September 2022 English [540.03 KB] Japanese [754.50 KB]
Japanese [120.93 KB] (Note 1)
Comirnaty RTU (Note 2)
(bivalent, Original/Omicron BA.4-5)
Partial Change Approval
Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) RNA Vaccine
(active ingredients: tozinameran and famtozinameran)
August 2023 English [503.88 KB] Japanese [579.63 KB]
Japanese [111.72 KB] (Note 1)
Comirnaty for 5 to 11 years old (Note 2)
(monovalent, Original)
Initial Approval
Coronavirus Modified Uridine RNA Vaccine (SARS-CoV-2)
(active ingredient: tozinameran)
January 2022 English [336.41 KB] Japanese [858.51 KB]
Comirnaty for 5 to 11 years old (Note 2)
(monovalent, Original)
Partial Change Approval
Coronavirus Modified Uridine RNA Vaccine (SARS-CoV-2)
(active ingredient: tozinameran)
August 2022 English [397.41 KB] Japanese [590.63 KB]
Japanese [121.42 KB] (Note 1)
Comirnaty for 5 to 11 years old (Note 2)
(bivalent, Original/Omicron BA.4-5)
Partial Change Approval
Coronavirus Modified Uridine RNA Vaccine (SARS-CoV-2)
(active ingredients: tozinameran and famtozinameran)
February 2023 English [502.20 KB] Japanese [646.51 KB]
Comirnaty for 5 to 11 years old (Note 2)
(bivalent, Original/Omicron BA.4-5)
Partial Change Approval
Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) RNA Vaccine
(active ingredients: tozinameran and famtozinameran)
August 2023 English [503.88 KB] Japanese [579.63 KB]
Japanese [111.72 KB] (Note 1)
Comirnaty for 6 months to 4 years old (Note 2)
(monovalent, Original)
Initial Approval
Coronavirus Modified Uridine RNA Vaccine (SARS-CoV-2)
(active ingredient: tozinameran)
October 2022 English [652.23 KB] Japanese [1.17 MB]
Comirnaty for 6 months to 4 years old (Note 2)
(bivalent, Original/Omicron BA.4-5)
Partial Change Approval
Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) RNA Vaccine
(active ingredients: tozinameran and famtozinameran)
August 2023 English [503.88 KB] Japanese [579.63 KB]
Japanese [111.72 KB] (Note 1)
Copegus
Partial Change Approval
Ribavirin March 2015 English [660.72 KB] Japanese [1.81 MB]
Copegus
Partial Change Approval
Ribavirin March 2017 English [381.90 KB] Japanese [886.23 KB]
Corectim Delgocitinib January 2020 English [1.24 MB] Japanese [896.65 KB]
Cosentyx
Initial Approval
Secukinumab (genetical recombination) December 2014 English [1.81 MB] Japanese [2.40 MB]
Cosentyx
Partial Change Approval
Secukinumab (genetical recombination) December 2015 English [293.19 KB] Japanese [528.81 KB]
Crysvita Burosumab (genetical recombination) September 2019 English [1,009.11 KB] Japanese [1.32 MB]
Cymbalta
Partial Change Approval
Duloxetine hydrochloride December 2016 English [592.64 KB] Japanese [17.58 MB]
Cyramza
Initial Approval
Ramucirumab (genetical recombination) March 2015 English [926.07 KB] Japanese [1.90 MB]
Cyramza
Partial Change Approval
Ramucirumab (genetical recombination) May 2016 English [423.79 KB] Japanese [1.61 MB]
Cyramza
Partial Change Approval
Ramucirumab (genetical recombination) June 2016 English [381.51 KB] Japanese [1.38 MB]

Note 1 Errata sheet. The English translation has been corrected accordingly.
Note 2 Special Approval for Emergency

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D

Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Daichirona
(monovalent, Original)
Initial Approval
Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) RNA Vaccine
(active ingredient: ufrenmeran)
August 2023 English [1.89 MB] Japanese [1.73 MB]
Daichirona
(monovalent, Omicron XBB.1.5)
Partial Change Approval
Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) RNA Vaccine
(active ingredient: MAFB-7256a)
November 2023 English [595.71 KB] Japanese [494.45 KB]
Daklinza Daclatasvir hydrochloride July 2014 English [2.20 MB] Japanese [1.62 MB]
Darvias Darinaparsin June 2022 English [839.47 KB] Japanese [1.17 MB]
Darzalex
Initial Approval
Daratumumab (genetical recombination) September 2017 English [855.52 KB] Japanese [955.91 KB]
Darzalex
Partial Change Approval
Daratumumab (genetical recombination) August 2019 English [714.44 KB] Japanese [507.65 KB]
Dayvigo Lemborexant January 2020 English [1.33 MB] Japanese1. [9.50 MB]
Japanese2. [9.79 MB]
Deltyba Delamanid July 2014 English [648.00 KB] Japanese [3.37 MB]
Diquas Diquafosol sodium April 2010 English [454.87 KB] Japanese 1. [1.49 MB]
Japanese 2. [97.96 KB]
Duac Clindamycin phosphate hydrate/benzoyl peroxide March 2015 English [461.59 KB] Japanese [2.57 MB]

Dupixent

Dupilumab (genetical recombination) January 2018 English [2.16 MB] Japanese [2.62 MB]
Dysval Valbenazine tosilate March 2022 English [1.76 MB] Japanese [9.08 MB]

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E

Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Ebglyss Lebrikizumab (genetical recombination) January 2024 English [1.85 MB] Japanese [4.01 MB]
Efient Prasugrel hydrochloride March 2014 English [890.80 KB] Japanese 1. [6.00 MB]
Japanese 2. [5.88 MB]
Eliquis Apixaban December 2012 English [937.80 KB] Japanese [4.80 MB]
Japanese [115.85 KB] (Note 1)
Emgality Galcanezumab (genetical recombination) January 2021 English [2.30 MB] Japanese [2.73 MB]
Empliciti Elotuzumab (genetical recombination) September 2016 English [2.15 MB] Japanese [2.04 MB]
Emulsion-adjuvanted Cell-culture Derived Influenza HA Vaccine (Prototype) for Intramuscular Injection "KAKETSUKEN" Emulsion-adjuvanted cell-culture derived influenza HA vaccine (prototype) March 2015 English [325.35 KB] Japanese [903.12 KB]
Enaroy Enarodustat September 2020 English [1.82 MB] Japanese [2.64 MB]
Enhertu
Initial Approval
Trastuzumab deruxtecan (genetical recombination) March 2020 English [860.46 KB] Japanese [1.75 MB]
Enhertu
Partial Change Approval
Trastuzumab deruxtecan (genetical recombination) September 2020 English [390.57 KB] Japanese [681.54 KB]
Enspryng Satralizumab (genetical recombination) June 2020 English [873.44 KB] Japanese [2.44 MB]
Japanese [76.57 KB] (Note 1)
Epoprostenol ACT
Partial Change Approval
Epoprostenol sodium March 2017 English [312.62 KB] Japanese [646.08 KB]
Erelsa Elbasvir September 2016 English [1.07 MB] Japanese [1.63 MB]
Erleada Apalutamide March 2019 English [1.61 MB] Japanese [935.32 KB]
Evenity Romosozumab (genetical recombination) January 2019 English [1.29 MB] Japanese [1.39 MB]
Evrenzo Roxadustat September 2019 English [1.96 MB] Japanese [2.68 MB]
Evusheld (Note 2) Tixagevimab (genetical recombination) and cilgavimab (genetical recombination) August 2022 English [1.44 MB] Japanese [2.57 MB]
Eylea
Partial Change Approval
Aflibercept (genetical recombination) June 2015 English [317.54 KB] Japanese [449.08 KB]
Eylea
Partial Change Approval
Aflibercept (genetical recombination) September 2022 English [678.48 KB] Japanese [1.64 MB]
Ezharmia Valemetostat tosilate September 2022 English [967.36 KB] Japanese [2.07 MB]

Note 1 Errata sheet. The English translation has been corrected accordingly.
Note 2 Special Approval for Emergency

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F

Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Farydak Panobinostat lactate July 2015 English [804.49 KB] Japanese [6.02 MB]
Fasenra
Initial Approval
Benralizumab (genetical recombination) January 2018 English [919.09 KB] Japanese [1.67 MB]
Fasenra
Partial Change Approval
Benralizumab (genetical recombination) March 2024 English [352.35KB] Japanese [489.97 KB]
Feburic
Initial Approval
Febuxostat January 2011 English [1.08 MB] Japanese [5.84 MB]
Feburic
Partial Change Approval
Febuxostat May 2016 English [382.63 KB] Japanese [458.62 KB]
Forteo Teriparatide (genetical recombination) July 2010 English [1.28 MB] Japanese [1.73 MB]
Forxiga
Initial Approval
Dapagliflozin propylene glycolate hydrate March 2014 English [1.53 MB] Japanese [1.03 MB]
Forxiga
Partial Change Approval
Dapagliflozin propylene glycolate hydrate November 2020 English [642.63 KB] Japanese [1.29 MB]
Freeze-dried Smallpox Vaccine Prepared in Cell Culture LC16 “KMB”
Partial Change Approval
Freeze-dried smallpox vaccine prepared in cell culture August 2022 English [286.30 KB] Japanese [588.37 KB]

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G

Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Galafold Migalastat hydrochloride March 2018 English [770.50 KB] Japanese [1.01 MB]
Geninax Garenoxacin mesilate hydrate July 2007 English [987.19 KB] Japanese 1. [816.85 KB]
Japanese 2. [810.63 KB]
Genvoya Elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide fumarate June 2016 English [665.87 KB] Japanese [1.44 MB]
Giotrif Afatinib maleate January 2014 English [1.62 MB] Japanese [2.11 MB]
Goofice Elobixibat hydrate January 2018 English [466.44 KB] Japanese 1. [8.47 MB]
Japanese 2. [3.05 MB]
Grazyna Grazoprevir hydrate September 2016 English [1.08 MB] Japanese [1.63 MB]

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H

Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Halaven
Initial Approval
Eribulin mesilate April 2011 English [1.30 MB] Japanese [940.89 KB]
Halaven
Partial Change Approval
Eribulin mesilate February 2016 English [522.36 KB] Japanese [2.51 MB]
Harvoni Ledipasvir acetonate/sofosbuvir July 2015 English [571.76 KB] Japanese [1.63 MB]
Hemangiol Propranolol hydrochloride July 2016 English [289.05 KB] Japanese [1.45 MB]
Hemlibra Emicizumab (genetical recombination) March 2018 English [1.31 MB] Japanese [3.32 MB]
Herceptin
Partial Change Approval
Trastuzumab (genetical recombination) March 2022 English [396.90 KB] Japanese [841.31 KB]
Japanese [70.02 KB] (Note 1)
Hiyasta Tucidinostat June 2021 English [854.18 KB] Japanese1. [673.45 KB]
Japanese2. [9.76 MB]
Japanese [91.46 KB] (Note 1)
Humira
Partial Change Approval
Adalimumab (genetical recombination) September 2016 English [461.13 KB] Japanese [618.55 KB]

Note 1 Errata sheet. The English translation has been corrected accordingly.

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I

Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Idelvion Albutrepenonacog alfa (genetical recombination) September 2016 English [554.78 KB] Japanese [8.37 MB]
Ilaris
Partial Change Approval
Canakinumab (genetical recombination) December 2016 English [479.37 KB] Japanese [659.97 KB]
Imbruvica
Partial Change Approval
Ibrutinib February 2023 English [799.91 KB] Japanese [1.53 MB]
Imfinzi
Initial Approval
Durvalumab (genetical recombination) July 2018 English [1.51 MB] Japanese [1.73 MB]
Imfinzi
Partial Change Approval
Durvalumab (genetical recombination) August 2020 English [1.15 MB] Japanese [1.16 MB]
Inavir
Initial Approval
Laninamivir octanoate hydrate September 2010 English [758.82 KB] Japanese [3.03 MB]
Inavir
Partial Change Approval
Laninamivir octanoate hydrate December 2013 English [356.81 KB] Japanese [2.27 MB]
Inavir
Partial Change Approval
Laninamivir octanoate hydrate August 2016 English [239.59 KB] Japanese [1.04 MB]
Inavir
Partial Change Approval
Laninamivir octanoate hydrate June 2019 English [911.09 KB] Japanese [4.09 MB]
Insulin Glargine BS [Lilly] Insulin glargine (genetical recombination) [insulin glargine biosimilar 1] December 2014 English [681.40 KB] Japanese [526.48 MB]
Intuniv
Partial Change Approval
Guanfacine hydrochloride June 2019 English [355.07 KB] Japanese [1.06 MB]
Irribow Ramosetron hydrochloride May 2015 English [378.29 KB] Japanese [834.83 KB]
Isentress Raltegravir potassium June 2008 English [810.64 KB] Japanese [778.89 KB]
Istodax Romidepsin July 2017 English [482.85 KB] Japanese [1.43 MB]
Izcargo Pabinafusp alfa (genetical recombination) March 2021 English [1.61 MB] Japanese [7.09 MB]

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J

Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Januvia/Glactiv Sitagliptin phosphate hydrate October 2009 English [1.23 MB] Japanese 1. [5.19 MB]
Japanese 2. [114.27 KB]
Jcovden COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Vaccine (recombinant adenovirus vector) June 2022 English [1.78 MB] Japanese [1.13 MB]
Japanese [93.42 KB] (Note 1)
Jeselhy Pimitespib June 2022 English [1.59 MB] Japanese [1.41 MB]
Jivi Damoctocog alfa pegol (genetical recombination) September 2018 English [987.64 KB] Japanese [663.67 KB]
Jyseleca Filgotinib maleate September 2020 English [2.11 MB] Japanese [3.59 MB]

Note 1 Errata sheet. The English translation has been corrected accordingly.

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K

Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Kadcyla Trastuzumab emtansine (genetical recombination) September 2013 English [1.56 MB] Japanese [2.22 MB]
Kanuma Sebelipase alfa (genetical recombination) March 2016 English [607.06 KB] Japanese [999.22 KB]
Kenketu Glovenin-I
Partial Change Approval
Freeze-dried polyethylene glycol-treated human normal immunoglobulin November 2015 English [275.79 KB] Japanese [3.77 MB]
Kenketu Glovenin-I
Partial Change Approval
Freeze-dried polyethylene glycol-treated human normal immunoglobulin September 2016 English [247.76 KB] Japanese [4.81 MB]
Kerendia Finerenone March 2022 English [1.76 MB] Japanese [2.90 MB]
Kevzara Sarilumab (genetical recombination) September 2017 English [745.43 KB] Japanese [2.16 MB]
Keytruda
Initial Approval
Pembrolizumab (genetical recombination) September 2016 English [1.28 MB] Japanese [2.37 MB]
Keytruda
Partial Change Approval
Pembrolizumab (genetical recombination) December 2016 English [815.41 KB] Japanese [1.25 MB]
Keytruda
Partial Change Approval
Pembrolizumab (genetical recombination) December 2018 English [1.56 MB] Japanese [5.01 MB]
Keytruda
Partial Change Approval
Pembrolizumab (genetical recombination) August 2020 English [1.42 MB] Japanese [3.51 MB]
Japanese [77.68 KB] (Note 1)
Kostaive Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) RNA Vaccine November 2023 English [1.33 MB] Japanese [1.67 MB]
Kyprolis Carfilzomib July 2016 English [1.35 MB] Japanese [1.61 MB]

Note 1 Errata sheet. The English translation has been corrected accordingly.

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L

Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Lagevrio (Note 2) Molnupiravir December 2021 English [391.72 KB] Japanese [1.04 MB]
Laserphyrin Talaporfin sodium May 2015 English [471.76 KB] Japanese [600.20 KB]
Lenvima
Initial Approval
Lenvatinib mesilate March 2015 English [1.36 MB] Japanese 1. [9.21 MB]
Japanese 2. [9.03 MB]
Japanese 3. [8.86 MB]
Japanese 4. [7.53 MB]
Lenvima
Partial Change Approval
Lenvatinib mesilate March 2018 English [458.00 KB] Japanese1. [8.68 MB]
Japanese2. [2.73 MB]
Lenvima
Partial Change Approval
Lenvatinib mesilate March 2021 English [580.79 KB] Japanese [7.80 MB]
Leqembi Lecanemab (genetical recombination) September 2023 English [1.99 MB] Japanese 1. [9.22 MB]
Japanese 2. [9.05 MB]
Japanese 3. [9.31 MB]
Japanese 4. [2.08 MB]
Libtayo Cemiplimab (genetical recombination) December 2022 English [1.40 MB] Japanese [7.95 MB]
Litfulo Ritlecitinib tosilate June 2023 English [1.93 MB] Japanese [1.96 MB]
Livalo Pitavastatin calcium hydrate June 2015 English [455.95 KB] Japanese [735.40 KB]
Lixiana Edoxaban April 2011 English [863.11 KB] Japanese [1.65 MB]
English [84.36 KB] (Note 1)
Lonasen
Partial Change Approval
Blonanserin March 2021 English [799.96 KB] Japanese [5.72 MB]
Lonsurf
Initial Approval
Trifluridine and tipiracil hydrochloride March 2014 English [650.96 KB] Japanese [3.49 MB]
Lonsurf
Partial Change Approval
Trifluridine and tipiracil hydrochloride August 2019 English [281.63 KB] Japanese [697.41 KB]
Loqoa Esflurbiprofen/mentha oil September 2015 English [926.55 KB] Japanese [6.67 MB]
Lorbrena Lorlatinib September 2018 English [746.90 KB] Japanese [1.13 MB]
Lumicef Brodalumab (genetical recombination) July 2016 English [1.37 MB] Japanese [2.31 MB]
Lyfnua Gefapixant citrate January 2022 English [1.11 MB] Japanese1. [8.58 MB]
Japanese2. [8.30 MB]
Lynparza
Partial Change Approval
Olaparib August 2023 English [1.58 MB] Japanese [1.32 MB]
Lytgobi Futibatinib June 2023 English [1.26 MB] Japanese [1.46 MB]
Lyxumia Lixisenatide June 2013 English [1.48 MB] Japanese [1.04 MB]

Note 1 Errata sheet. The English translation has been corrected accordingly.
Note 2 Special Approval for Emergency

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M

Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Macugen Pegaptanib sodium July 2008 English [952.29 KB] Japanese [4.47 MB]
Maviret Glecaprevir hydrate/pibrentasvir September 2017 English [897.90 KB] Japanese [4.16 MB]
Mayzent Siponimod fumaric acid June 2020 English [1.96 MB] Japanese [5.68 MB]
Japanese [231.69 KB] (Note 1)
Mekinist
Initial Approval
Trametinib dimethyl sulfoxide March 2016 English [938.91 KB] Japanese [1.55 MB]
Mekinist
Partial Change Approval
Trametinib dimethyl sulfoxide March 2018 English [287.40 KB] Japanese [1.24 MB]
Mekinist
Partial Change Approval
Trametinib dimethyl sulfoxide July 2018 English [376.11 KB] Japanese [421.19 KB]
Mektovi
Initial Approval
Binimetinib January 2019 English [1.21 MB] Japanese [10.22  MB]
Mektovi
Partial Change Approval
Binimetinib November 2020 English [837.06 KB] Japanese [1.97 MB]
Memary Memantine hydrochloride January 2011 English [600.77 KB] Japanese [2.33 MB]
Metreleptin Metreleptin (genetical recombination) March 2013 English [579.48 KB] Japanese [930.31 KB]
Mikeluna Carteolol hydrochloride/ latanoprost September 2016 English [453.05 KB] Japanese [437.08 KB]
Minnebro Esaxerenone January 2019 English [472.53 KB] Japanese [11.80 MB]
Mitchga Nemolizumab (genetical recombination) March 2022 English [1.12 MB] Japanese [8.37 MB]
Miticure - September 2015 English [200.67 KB] Japanese [724.07 KB]
Moizerto Difamilast September 2021 English [1.02 MB] Japanese [1.71 MB]
Mulpleta Lusutrombopag September 2015 English [899.37 KB] Japanese 1. [9.78 MB]
Japanese 2. [10.09 MB]
Mundesine Forodesine hydrochloride March 2017 English [441.01 KB] Japanese [979.42 KB]
Myozyme Alglucosidase alfa (genetical recombination) April 2007 English [918.40 KB] Japanese 1. [196.92 KB]
Japanese 2. [4.22 MB]

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Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Nexviazyme Avalglucosidase alfa (genetical recombination) September 2021 English [1.37 MB] Japanese [3.65 MB]
Ninlaro Ixazomib citrate March 2017 English [1.25 MB] Japanese [4.78 MB]
Nopicor Nalfurafine hydrochloride December 2014 English [647.48 KB] Japanese [993.04 KB]
Nouriast Istradefylline March 2013 English [1.38 MB] Japanese [960.38 KB]
NovoEight Turoctocog alfa (genetical recombination) January 2014 English [682.94 KB] Japanese [1.22 MB]
NovoThirteen Catridecacog (genetical recombination) March 2015 English [807.25 KB] Japanese [1.03 MB]
Nubeqa Darolutamide January 2020 English [734.29 KB] Japanese [1.19 MB]
Nucala Mepolizumab (genetical recombination) March 2016 English [1.26 MB] Japanese [1.55 MB]
Nuvaxovid Recombinant Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Vaccine April 2022 English [1.75 MB] Japanese [2.22 MB]

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Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Ofev
Initial Approval
Nintedanib ethanesulfonate July 2015 English [695.44 KB] Japanese [1.49 MB]
Ofev
Partial Change Approval
Nintedanib ethanesulfonate May 2020 English [626.02 KB] Japanese [909.21 KB]
Olanedine Olanexidine gluconate July 2015 English [1.09 MB] Japanese [2.08 MB]
Olumiant
Initial Approval
Baricitinib July 2017 English [1.96 MB] Japanese [2.96 MB]
Olumiant
Partial Change Approval
Baricitinib December 2020 English [1.36 MB] Japanese [1.91 MB]
Olumiant
Partial Change Approval
Baricitinib April 2021 English [1.13 MB] Japanese [1.41 MB]
Omvoh Mirikizumab (genetical recombination) March 2023 English [1.45 MB] Japanese [3.01 MB]
Ongentys Opicapone June 2020 English [1.17 MB] Japanese [2.49 MB]
Opdivo
Initial Approval
Nivolumab (genetical recombination) July 2014 English [529.98 KB] Japanese [3.60 MB]
Opdivo
Partial Change Approval
Nivolumab (genetical recombination) December 2015 English [553.41 KB] Japanese [2.78 MB]
Opdivo
Partial Change Approval
Nivolumab (genetical recombination) August 2016 English [614.57 KB] Japanese [2.34 MB]
Opdivo
Partial Change Approval
Nivolumab (genetical recombination) December 2016 English [339.34 KB] Japanese [2.16 MB]
Opdivo
Partial Change Approval
Nivolumab (genetical recombination) March 2017 English [560.03 KB] Japanese [1.61 MB]
Opdivo
Partial Change Approval
Nivolumab (genetical recombination) September 2017 English [344.98 KB] Japanese [484.87 KB]
Opdivo
Partial Change Approval
Nivolumab (genetical recombination) May 2018 English [673.65 KB] Japanese [695.72 KB]
Opdivo
Partial Change Approval
Nivolumab (genetical recombination) August 2018 English [1.02 MB] Japanese [4.58 MB]
Opdivo
Partial Change Approval
Nivolumab (genetical recombination) February 2020 English [654.58 KB] Japanese [3.00 MB]
Opdivo
Partial Change Approval
Nivolumab (genetical recombination) September 2020 English [687.82 KB] Japanese [768.82 KB]
Opdivo
Partial Change Approval
Nivolumab (genetical recombination) November 2021 English [1.27 MB] Japanese [9.52 MB]
Orencia Abatacept (genetical recombination) July 2010 English [1.10 MB] Japanese [1.11 MB]
Orfadin Nitisinone December 2014 English [531.74 KB] Japanese [925.12 KB]
Orkedia
Initial Approval
Evocalcet March 2018 English [1.10 MB] Japanese [4.32 MB]
Orkedia
Partial Change Approval
Evocalcet December 2019 English [410.05 KB] Japanese [624.44 KB]
Orladeyo Berotralstat hydrochloride January 2021 English [2.05 MB] Japanese [2.41 MB]
Ostabalo Abaloparatide acetate March 2021 English [2.88 MB] Japanese [3.18 MB]
Otezla Apremilast December 2016 English [1,003.72 KB] Japanese [1.22 MB]

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Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Parmodia Pemafibrate July 2017 English [672.04 KB] Japanese [1.22 MB]
Parmodia XR Pemafibrate June 2023 English [560.84 KB] Japanese [461.03 KB]
Parsabiv Etelcalcetide hydrochloride December 2016 English [447.10 KB] Japanese [2.95 MB]
Paxlovid (Note 2) Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir February 2022 English [285.69 KB] Japanese [978.83 KB]
Perjeta
Initial Approval
Pertuzumab (genetical recombination) June 2013 English [1.59 MB] Japanese [2.10 MB]
Japanese [39.18 KB] (Note 1)
Perjeta
Partial Change Approval
Pertuzumab (genetical recombination) March 2022 English [395.33 KB] Japanese [840.84 KB]
Japanese [72.42 KB] (Note 1)
Pirespa Pirfenidone October 2008 English [862.11 KB] Japanese [3.99 MB]
Pivlaz Clazosentan sodium January 2022 English [1.24 MB] Japanese [1.22 MB]
Pomalyst Pomalidomide March 2015 English [701.64 KB] Japanese [2.79 MB]
Poteligeo
Initial Approval
Mogamulizumab (genetical recombination) March 2012 English [949.15 KB] Japanese [871.35 KB]
Poteligeo
Partial Change Approval
Mogamulizumab (genetical recombination) August 2018 English [761.27 KB] Japanese [806.23 KB]
Pradaxa Dabigatran etexilate methanesulfonate January 2011 English [734.43 KB] Japanese [17.63 MB]
Pralia
Partial Change Approval
Denosumab (genetical recombination) July 2017 English [515.69 KB] Japanese [1.53 MB]
Praluent Alirocumab (genetical recombination) July 2016 English [1.04 MB] Japanese [2.00 MB]
Japanese [89.87 KB] (Note 1)
Precedex
Partial Change Approval
Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride February 2023 English [864.25 KB] Japanese [930.79 KB]
Japanese [94.78 KB] (Note 1)
Prevymis Letermovir March 2018 English [749.71 KB] Japanese [2.41 MB]
Prizbind Idarucizumab (genetical recombination) September 2016 English [1.10 MB] Japanese [1.20 MB]
Proemend Fosaprepitant meglumine March 2016 English [268.35 KB] Japanese [1.84 MB]

Note 1 Errata sheet. The English translation has been corrected accordingly.
Note 2 Special Approval for Emergency

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Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Quattrovac Adsorbed diphtheria-purified pertussis-tetanus-inactivated polio (Sabin strain) combined vaccine July 2012 English [847.54 KB] Japanese 1. [971.29 KB]
Japanese 2. [3.76 MB]

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Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Radicut Edaravone June 2015 English [620.18 KB] Japanese [1.13 MB]
Rapalimus
Initial Approval
Sirolimus July 2014 English [1.14 MB] Japanese [861.09 KB]
Rapalimus
Partial Change Approval
Sirolimus January 2024 English [556.68 KB] Japanese [748.83 KB]
Rapalimus
Initial Approval
Sirolimus March 2018 English [428.49 KB] Japanese [1.33 MB]
Rapiacta Peramivir hydrate January 2010 English [1.37 MB] Japanese [1.20 MB]
Rasilez Aliskiren fumarate July 2009 English [904.49 KB] Japanese [1.71 MB]
Rasuritek Rasburicase (genetical recombination) October 2009 English [1.73 MB] Japanese [5.35 MB]
Rebetol
Partial Change Approval
Ribavirin September 2016 English [417.05 KB] Japanese [1.99 MB]
Rebetol
Partial Change Approval
Ribavirin March 2017 English [381.88 KB] Japanese [886.23 KB]
Refixia Nonacog beta pegol (genetical recombination) July 2018 English [496.49 KB] Japanese [950.09 KB]
Regroth Trafermin (genetical recombination) September 2016 English [576.77 KB] Japanese [1.07 MB]
Relumina Relugolix January 2019 English [1.59 MB] Japanese [4.30 MB]
Remicade Infliximab (genetical recombination) August 2015 English [267.31 KB] Japanese [1.82 MB]
Remitch Nalfurafine hydrochloride January 2009 English [940.49 KB] Japanese [735.06 KB]
Repatha Evolocumab (genetical recombination) January 2016 English [552.85 KB] Japanese [1.10 MB]
Revcovi Elapegademase (genetical recombination) March 2019 English [496.20 KB] Japanese [7.03 MB]
Revlimid
Partial Change Approval
Lenalidomide hydrate March 2017 English [281.87 KB] Japanese [846.63 KB]
Revolade
Initial Approval
Eltrombopag olamine October 2010 English [728.23 KB] Japanese [1.40 MB]
Revolade
Partial Change Approval
Eltrombopag olamine August 2017 English [434.19 KB] Japanese [871.97 KB]
Rinvoq
Partial Change Approval
Upadacitinib hydrate September 2021 English [1.13 MB] Japanese [10.67 MB]
Risperdal Risperidone February 2016 English [586.18 KB] Japanese [792.82 KB]
Rituxan
Partial Change Approval
Rituximab (genetical recombination) August 2014 English [777.56 KB] Japanese [902.27 KB]
Rituxan
Partial Change Approval
Rituximab (genetical recombination) June 2022 English [440.45 KB] Japanese [867.98 KB]
Romiplate
Initial Approval
Romiplostim (genetical recombination) January 2011 English [1.71 MB] Japanese [1.21 MB]
Romiplate
Partial Change Approval
Romiplostim (genetical recombination) June 2019 English [317.45 KB] Japanese [989.97 KB]
Ronapreve (Note 2)
Initial Approval
Casirivimab (genetical recombination) and imdevimab (genetical recombination) July 2021 English [1.64 MB] Japanese [1.60 MB]
Ronapreve (Note 2)
Partial Change Approval
Casirivimab (genetical recombination) and imdevimab (genetical recombination) November 2021 English [1.01 MB] Japanese [1.43 MB]
Rosuzet Ezetimibe / rosuvastatin calcium March 2019 English [521.96 KB] Japanese [843.74 KB]
Rozerem Ramelteon April 2010 English [3.30 MB] Japanese [6.45 MB]
Rozlytrek Entrectinib June 2019 English [796.10 KB] Japanese [1.36 MB]
Ryzodeg Insulin degludec (genetical recombination) / insulin aspart (genetical recombination) December 2012 English [819.06 KB] Japanese [957.43 KB]

Note 2 Special Approval for Emergency

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Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Samsca Tolvaptan March 2014 English [786.58 KB] Japanese [997.89 KB]
Samtasu Tolvaptan sodium phosphate March 2022 English [1.04 MB] Japanese [2.21 MB]
Sarclisa Isatuximab (genetical recombination) June 2020 English [1.09 MB] Japanese [2.11 MB]
Seebri Glycopyrronium bromide September 2012 English [813.96 KB] Japanese [7.43 MB]
Shingrix Dried recombinant herpes zoster vaccine (derived from Chinese hamster ovary cells) March 2018 English [588.70 KB] Japanese [1.34 MB]
Signifor
Partial Change Approval
Pasireotide pamoate March 2018 English [453.56 KB] Japanese [1.53 MB]
Skyrizi Risankizumab (genetical recombination) March 2019 English [2.10 MB] Japanese [7.37 MB]
Smyraf Peficitinib hydrobromide March 2019 English [1,005.98 KB] Japanese [3.53 MB]
Soliris

Initial Approval

Eculizumab (genetical recombination) April 2010 English [673.96 KB] Japanese [5.61 MB]
Soliris
Partial Change Approval
Eculizumab (genetical recombination) December 2017 English [577.51 KB] Japanese [1.92 MB]
Sovaldi
Initial Approval
Sofosbuvir March 2015 English [661.86 KB] Japanese [1.81 MB]
Sovaldi
Partial Change Approval
Sofosbuvir March 2017 English [383.01 KB] Japanese [1,022.48 KB]
Sovriad Simeprevir sodium September 2013 English [1.01 MB] Japanese [1.74 MB]
Spikevax (previously COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna) (Note 2)
(monovalent, Original)
Initial Approval
Coronavirus Modified Uridine RNA Vaccine (SARS-CoV-2)
(active ingredient: elasomeran)
May 2021 English [723.93 KB] Japanese [1.42 MB]
Spikevax (previously COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna) (Note 2)
(monovalent, Original)
Partial Change Approval
Coronavirus Modified Uridine RNA Vaccine (SARS-CoV-2)
(active ingredient: elasomeran)
December 2021 English [661.20 KB] Japanese [669.45 KB]
Spikevax (Note 2)
(bivalent, Original/Omicron BA.1)
Partial Change Approval
Coronavirus Modified Uridine RNA Vaccine (SARS-CoV-2)
(active ingredients: elasomeran and imelasomeran)
September 2022 English [548.93 KB] Japanese [731.89 KB]
Japanese [118.67 KB] (Note 1)
Spikevax (Note 2)
(bivalent, Original/Omicron BA.4-5)
Partial Change Approval
Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) RNA Vaccine
(active ingredients: elasomeran and davesomeran)
August 2023 English [832.26 KB] Japanese [709.97 KB]
Spinraza
Initial Approval
Nusinersen sodium July 2017 English [1,000.46 KB] Japanese [2.01 MB]
Spinraza
Partial Change Approval
Nusinersen sodium September 2017 English [490.71 KB] Japanese [911.59 KB]
Spiolto Tiotropium bromide hydrate/olodaterol hydrochloride September 2015 English [595.38 KB] Japanese [1.21 MB]
Squarekids Adsorbed diphtheria-purified pertussis-tetanus-inactivated polio (salk vaccine) combined vaccine July 2014 English [568.16 KB] Japanese [4.88 MB]
Steboronine Borofalan (10B) March 2020 English [1.30 MB] Japanese [938.25 KB]
Stelara
Initial Approval
Ustekinumab (genetical recombination) December 2010 English [745.13 KB] Japanese [3.23 MB]
Stelara
Partial Change Approval
Ustekinumab (genetical recombination) March 2017 English [1.43 MB] Japanese [734.45 KB]
Stivarga
Initial Approval
Regorafenib hydrate March 2013 English [844.24 KB] Japanese [1.36 MB]
Stivarga
Partial Change Approval
Regorafenib hydrate June 2017 English [368.18 KB] Japanese [517.21 KB]
Strensiq Asfotase alfa (genetical recombination) July 2015 English [693.96 KB] Japanese [2.47 MB]
Stribild Elvitegravir/cobicistat/
emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
March 2013 English [493.80 KB] Japanese [859.58 KB]
Suglat
Initial Approval
Ipragliflozin L-proline January 2014 English [1.80 MB] Japanese [2.25 MB]
Suglat
Partial Change Approval
Ipragliflozin L-proline December 2018 English [1.08 MB] Japanese [1.39 MB]
Suiny Anagliptin December 2015 English [729.59 KB] Japanese [963.66 KB]
Sunvepra Asunaprevir July 2014 English [2.20 MB] Japanese [1.62 MB]
Symproic Naldemedine tosilate March 2017 English [1.03 MB] Japanese [2.05 MB]
Synflorix Pneumococcal 10-valent conjugate vaccine adsorbed (non-typeable haemophilus influenzae [NTHi] protein D, diphtheria or tetanus toxoid conjugates) March 2015 English [589.78 KB] Japanese [815.85 KB]

Note 1 Errata sheet. The English translation has been corrected accordingly.
Note 2 Special Approval for Emergency

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Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Tabrecta Capmatinib hydrochloride hydrate June 2020 English [1.24 MB] Japanese [7.33 MB]
Tafinlar
Initial Approval
Dabrafenib mesilate March 2016 English [992.67 KB] Japanese [1.14 MB]
Tafinlar
Partial Change Approval
Dabrafenib mesilate March 2018 English [288.01 KB] Japanese [1.24 MB]
Tafinlar
Partial Change Approval
Dabrafenib mesilate July 2018 English [376.46 KB] Japanese [421.54 KB]
Tagrisso Osimertinib mesilate March 2016 English [532.36 KB] Japanese [1.11 MB]
Takecab Vonoprazan fumarate December 2014 English [759.00 KB] Japanese [6.94 MB]
Takelda Aspirin/lansoprazole March 2014 English [143.53 KB] Japanese [1.04 MB]
Talion Bepotastine besilate May 2015 English [224.23 KB] Japanese [564.82 KB]
Taltz Ixekizumab (genetical recombination) July 2016 English [1.18 MB] Japanese [1.68 MB]
Talzenna Talazoparib tosilate January 2024 English [2.65 MB] Japanese [2.52 MB]
Tavneos Avacopan September 2021 English [1.38 MB] Japanese [1.90 MB]
Tazverik Tazemetostat hydrobromide June 2021 English [1.28 MB] Japanese 1. [9.62 MB]
Japanese 2. [10.01 MB]
Japanese 3. [5.83 MB]
Tecentriq
Initial Approval
Atezolizumab (genetical recombination) January 2018 English [1.28 MB] Japanese [2.12 MB]
Tecentriq
Partial Change Approval
Atezolizumab (genetical recombination) August 2019 English [507.88 KB] Japanese [673.15 KB]
Tecentriq
Partial Change Approval
Atezolizumab (genetical recombination) September 2019 English [629.76 KB] Japanese [748.85 KB]
Tecentriq
Partial Change Approval
Atezolizumab (genetical recombination) November 2019 English [955.61 KB] Japanese [1.09 MB]
Tenelia Teneligliptin hydrobromide hydrate June 2012 English [1.18 MB] Japanese [5.91 MB]
Tepmetko Tepotinib hydrochloride hydrate March 2020 English [1.01 MB] Japanese [1.68 MB]
Tetrabik Adsorbed diphtheria-purified pertussis-tetanus-inactivated polio (Sabin strain) combined vaccine July 2012 English [732.77 KB] Japanese 1. [2.43 MB]
Japanese 2. [3.76 MB]
Thaled
Initial Approval
Thalidomide October 2008 English [1.04 MB] Japanese [3.59 MB]
Thaled
Partial Change Approval
Thalidomide February 2021 English [588.02 KB] Japanese [1.06 MB]
Tivicay Dolutegravir sodium March 2014 English [1.12 M KB] Japanese [2.15 MB]
Topiloric/Uriadec Topiroxostat June 2013 English [2.44 MB] Japanese [9.50 MB]
Topina Topiramate July 2007 English [1.26 MB] Japanese [782.20 KB]
Tracleer (pediatric dispersible tablets) Bosentan hydrate September 2015 English [312.95 KB] Japanese [4.91 MB]
Treakisym
Partial Change Approval
Bendamustine hydrochloride December 2016 English [677.52 KB] Japanese [968.82 KB]
Tremfya Guselkumab (genetical recombination) March 2018 English [775.90 KB] Japanese [774.81 KB]
Trerief
Initial Approval
Zonisamide January 2009 English [1.26 MB] Japanese [3.26 MB]
Trerief
Partial Change Approval
Zonisamide July 2018 English [806.54 KB] Japanese [2.31 MB]
Tresiba
Initial Approval
Insulin degludec (genetical recombination) September 2012 English [805.50 KB] Japanese [1.46 MB]
Tresiba
Partial Change Approval
Insulin degludec (genetical recombination) August 2015 English [1.20 MB] Japanese [716.84 KB]
TS-1
Partial Change Approval
Tegafur/gimeracil/oteracil potassium November 2022 English [669.67 KB] Japanese [785.52 KB]
Twymeeg Imeglimin hydrochloride June 2021 English [1.72 MB] Japanese [6.87 MB]

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Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Uptravi Selexipag September 2016 English [1.04 MB] Japanese [1.69 MB]

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Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Vafseo Vadadustat June 2020 English [2.53 MB] Japanese [10.39 MB]
Valixa
Partial Change Approval
Valganciclovir hydrochloride March 2023 English [480.11 KB] Japanese [861.40 KB]
Vanflyta Quizartinib hydrochloride June 2019 English [1.62 MB] Japanese [1.33 MB]
Vaxzevria (Note 2) COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Vaccine (recombinant chimpanzee adenovirus vector) May 2021 English [1.97 MB] Japanese [1.84 MB]
Japanese [117.51 KB] (Note 1)
Veklury (Note 2) Remdesivir May 2020 English [649.59 KB] Japanese [806.20 KB]
Japanese [163.66 KB] (Note 1)
Velcade
Partial Change Approval
Bortezomib August 2019 English [685.30 KB] Japanese [461.52 KB]
Velexbru
Initial Approval
Tirabrutinib hydrochloride March 2020 English [1.21 MB] Japanese [1.56 MB]
Velexbru
Partial Change Approval
Tirabrutinib hydrochloride August 2020 English [747.13 KB] Japanese [1.14 MB]
Japanese [93.54 KB] (Note 1)
Vemlidy Tenofovir alafenamide fumarate December 2016 English [438.08 KB] Japanese [1.00 MB]
Verquvo Vericiguat June 2021 English [1.37 MB] Japanese [1.71 MB]
Victoza Liraglutide (genetical recombination) January 2010 English [1.30 MB] Japanese [4.41 MB]
Viekirax
Initial Approval
Ombitasvir hydrate/paritaprevir hydrate/ritonavir September 2015 English [1.43 MB] Japanese [4.72 MB]
Viekirax
Partial Change Approval
Ombitasvir hydrate/paritaprevir hydrate/ritonavir September 2016 English [447.72 KB] Japanese [1.91 MB]
Viltepso Viltolarsen March 2020 English [1.56 MB] Japanese [2.33 MB]
Vizimpro Dacomitinib hydrate January 2019 English [813.93 KB] Japanese [1.34 MB]
Volibris
Partial Change Approval
Ambrisentan March 2021 English [741.91 KB] Japanese [994.92 KB]
Votrient Pazopanib hydrochloride September 2012 English [1.68 MB] Japanese [2.64 MB]
Voydeya Danicopan January 2024 English [1.08 MB] Japanese [1.07 MB]
Vyndaqel
Initial Approval
Tafamidis meglumine September 2013 English [756.15 KB] Japanese [1.13 MB]
Vyndaqel
Partial Change Approval
Tafamidis meglumine March 2019 English [957.70 KB] Japanese [1.21 MB]
Japanese [163.38 KB] (Note 1)
Vyvgart Efgartigimod alfa (genetical recombination) January 2022 English [1.21 MB] Japanese [2.19 MB]

Note 1 Errata sheet. The English translation has been corrected accordingly.
Note 2 Special Approval for Emergency

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Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Wegovy Semaglutide (genetical recombination) March 2023 English [1.22 MB] Japanese [1.38 MB]

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Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Xalkori
Initial Approval
Crizotinib March 2012 English [666.24 KB] Japanese [6.60 MB]
Xalkori
Partial Change Approval
Crizotinib May 2017 English [888.94 KB] Japanese [605.31 KB]
Xarelto
Partial Change Approval
Rivaroxaban January 2021 English [1.13 MB] Japanese [2.07 MB]
Xeljanz
Initial Approval
Tofacitinib citrate March 2013 English [988.53 KB] Japanese [4.89 MB]
Xeljanz
Partial Change Approval
Tofacitinib citrate May 2018 English [572.88 KB] Japanese [1.17 MB]
Xenpozyme Olipudase alfa (genetical recombination) March 2022 English [1.10 MB] Japanese [2.12 MB]
Xevudy (Note 2) Sotrovimab (genetical recombination) September 2021 English [462.64 KB] Japanese [1.44 MB]
Japanese [108.86 KB] (Note 1)
Xiaflex Collagenase (clostridium histolyticum) July 2015 English [532.44 KB] Japanese [1.85 MB]
Ximency Daclatasvir hydrochloride/asunaprevir/beclabuvir hydrochloride December 2016 English [1,012.27 KB] Japanese [3.31 MB]
Xocova (Note 3) Ensitrelvir fumaric acid November 2022 English [2.84 MB] Japanese [8.39 MB]
Xofluza
Initial Approval
Baloxavir marboxil February 2018 English [1.53 MB] Japanese1. [10.34 MB]
Japanese2. [10.71 MB]
Japanese3. [6.98 MB]
Xofluza
Partial Change Approval
Baloxavir marboxil November 2020 English [1.28 MB] Japanese [3.06 MB]
Xolair Omalizumab (genetical recombination) January 2009 English [704.06 KB] Japanese [3.80 MB]
Xospata Gilteritinib fumarate September 2018 English [1.54 MB] Japanese [1.67 MB]

Note 1 Errata sheet. The English translation has been corrected accordingly.
Note 2 Special Approval for Emergency
Note 3 Emergency Approval

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Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Yervoy
Initial Approval
Ipilimumab (genetical recombination) July 2015 English [1.41 MB] Japanese [1.63 MB]
Yervoy
Partial Change Approval
Ipilimumab (genetical recombination) May 2018 English [670.86 KB] Japanese [696.51 KB]
Yervoy
Partial Change Approval
Ipilimumab (genetical recombination) August 2018 English [1.01 MB] Japanese [2.31 MB]
Yervoy
Partial Change Approval
Ipilimumab (genetical recombination) September 2020 English [684.99 KB] Japanese [762.76 KB]
Yondelis Trabectedin September 2015 English [1.21 MB] Japanese [11.33 MB]

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Brand Name Non-proprietary Name Approved In English Japanese
Zafatek Trelagliptin succinate March 2015 English [575.72 KB] Japanese [6.18 MB]
Zagallo Dutasteride September 2015 English [410.21 KB] Japanese [1.05 MB]
Zejula Niraparib tosilate hydrate September 2020 English [2.28 MB] Japanese 1.[9.62 MB]
Japanese 2.[9.46 MB]
Japanese 3.[10.21 MB]
Zetia Ezetimibe April 2007 English [896.35 KB] Japanese [5.22 MB]
Zilbrysq Zilucoplan sodium September 2023 English [1.35 MB] Japanese [1.78 MB]
Zykadia Ceritinib March 2016 English [569.87 KB] Japanese [876.27 KB]
Zyprexa/Olanzapine Olanzapine December 2017 English [119.04 KB] Japanese [216.21 KB]

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