YAKUGAI Ombudsperson "Medwatcher Japan"

Our opinion papers, requests and other relevant activities by Medwatcher Japan and Tie-up groups.
Drugs and systems which we have addressed.
News and articles from "Medwatcher Japan," our quarterly bulletin.

Event

Symposium" Drug Safety and Drug Companies Marketing" June 5th, 2010 (Guest speakers: David Healy, Derelie Mangin)
The 10th anniversary symposium of Medwatcher Japan"Distorted Drug Evaluation" June 8, 2008 (Guest speakers: Peter Lurie, Christophe Kopp)
10th Memorial Symposium of HIV Litigation Settlement December 3, 2006 (Guest speaker: David Healy)

YAKUGAI Ombudsperson
Tie-up Group

2010-06-05: Symposium" Drug Safety and Drug Companies Marketing" June 5th, 2010 (Guest speakers: David Healy, Derelie Mangin)

2008-06-08: The 10th anniversary symposium of Medwatcher Japan"Distorted Drug Evaluation" June 8, 2008 (Guest speakers: Peter Lurie, Christophe Kopp)

2006-12-03: 10th Memorial Symposium of HIV Litigation Settlement December 3, 2006 (Guest speaker: David Healy)

2004-11-23: Seminar "Medicines Out Of Control" November 23, 2004 (Guest speaker: Charles Medawar)

Topics

YAKUGAI Ombudsperson
Tie-up Group

2012-03-19: An emergency statement concerning a special measures law for the prevention of a new influenza epidemic

2012-03-09: Submission of written opinions (public comments) on the 2012 5-Year Plan to Stimulate Clinical Trials and Research

2011-10-20: Submission of a written request concerning “the MHLW draft statement” on the Iressa lawsuit

2011-10-20: The Iressa lawsuit: filing an administrative suit for a freedom-of-information request over an MHLW draft statement

2011-09-29: Submission of an opinion letter requesting that Actos (Pioglitazone Hydrochloride) be banned.

2011-07-26: Epogin Injection : Submission of an opinion letter on the application for approval of an additional indication for "Epogin Injection" [generic name: epoetin beta (genetic recombination)]

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Our members have other regular jobs and volunteer their services free of charge. Our secretariat also serves as part-time basis, and we are currently in the process of facilitating the secretariat function. Therefore, please note that due to limited resources, we might not be able to respond to each inquiry on specific medicine. Thank you for your understanding.