Japan – Stem cell-based Parkinson’s therapy tested in Japan
Japanese researchers said on Friday (Nov 9) they have transplanted stem cells into the brain of a patient in the first stage of an...
China – China Creates Guidance to Fast Track Important Drugs Approved Overseas
China National Drug Agency (CNDA) has released guidance aimed at manufacturers of drugs it wants to make available in the country. The guide builds...
China – China Charges Vaccine Manufacturer $1.3B for Quality Failings
China has charged Changchun Changsheng Biotechnology RMB 9.1 billion ($1.3 billion) for the quality failings behind the recent vaccine scandal. The penalty is 16...
China – China approves 17 anti-cancer drugs for medical insurance coverage
China has approved 17 anti-cancer drugs for inclusion in its national health insurance system, the government said on Wednesday, part of its efforts to...
South Korea – S. Korean officials extend seasonal flu vaccine to very young children
C Pharma (formerly known as Green Cross) has announced that it has received approval from the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety...
China – Takeda gets China’s approval for $62 billion Shire purchase
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd said on Friday China approved its purchase of Shire Plc, the latest regulator to clear the $62 billion deal and...
China – Chinese API Manufacturer Refuses EU Officials’ Inspection
China-based active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and intermediate manufacturer Jiangsu Yew Pharmaceutical Co. has refused an inspection by Hungarian officials and has been found to...
Asia – Six Asian Firms Blocked for Refusing FDA Inspections
Four Chinese, one Indian and one South Korea-based drug manufacturer have been added to the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) import alert list...
