The pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a major change as patent exclusivity expires for popular drugs, highlighting vast generic drug opportunities. This shift will open up a $236 billion opportunity for generic and biosimilar manufacturers between 2025 and 2030. This significant loss of patent protection means more than just the end of exclusive rights. It will […]

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Choosing the right country for a clinical trial, particularly in complex therapeutic diseases, is a difficult task due to its reliance on factors that databases and standard metrics cannot fully measure. When therapies involve advanced technologies like modified immune cells or genetic interventions, the analysis must extend beyond basic feasibility. It requires examining site capabilities […]

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Digital tracking devices play a pivotal role in modern clinical trials. They enable remote monitoring, enhance patient safety, and support continuous, real-time data capture. However, navigating Japan’s regulatory requirements for importing these devices can be complex and device-specific. Japan welcomes these advanced technologies, which are reshaping the design and execution of clinical trials. Therefore, it […]

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Shipping clinical trial materials, such as ancillaries, medical devices, or Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs), to Japan requires a thorough understanding of the laws and local regulatory systems. Understanding the challenges for shipping clinical trial materials to Japan begins with recognizing how the country’s regulatory framework differs from most others.  Japan’s clinical trial regulations differ from […]

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