Renalys Pharma reports major phase III success for Sparsentan in Japanese IgA nephropathy patients

The study, which enrolled 35 Japanese patients, evaluated the percent change from baseline in the 24-hour urine protein-to-creatinine ratio

Moraine appointed as distributor for OTSAW’s Hospital robots in Japan

Moraine will serve as OTSAW’s exclusive distributor in Japan, deploying the Camello+ autonomous mobile robot and TransCar autonomous guided vehicle to support hospital logistics

GEA, JGC commission new spray dryer at Chugai Pharmaceutical in Japan

This PSD-3, the first pharmaceutical spray dryer built by GEA for OEB-5 products, sets new standards for high-containment pharmaceutical spray drying

Teijin Pharma receives approval for additional indication for XEOMIN in Japan

Sanofi & Regeneron’s Dupixent receives Japanese marketing approval to treat patients with COPD

Dupixent (dupilumab) approved as the first-ever biologic medicine in Japan for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Bayer files for approval of finerenone in heart failure in Japan

Finerenone is the first drug targeting the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) pathway to demonstrate cardiovascular benefits in a Phase III study in patients with heart failure

Japan Health Authority approves Biocon Biologics’ Ustekinumab BS, Biosimilar to J&J's Stelara

The biosimilar Ustekinumab has been developed and manufactured by the company

Asahi Kasei Pharma obtains approval to manufacture and sell Cresemba Capsule 40 mg as additional formulation in Japan

The product is an additional formulation of Cresemba Capsule 100 mg and Cresemba Intravenous Infusion 200 mg

Biocon Biologics secures market entry for Bmab 1200 in Europe, UK, Canada, and Japan

Biocon Biologics earlier announced a settlement agreement in the United States for a Bmab 1200 launch no later than February 22, 2025

Singhi Advisors facilitates acquisition of 85% stake of GMP Technical Solutions by Japanese Shinryo Corporation

This transaction is the third acquisition by three different Japanese players in this segment