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PMDA Japan

Meaning

PMDA Japan is the abbreviation for the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency, the primary regulatory body responsible for ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and regenerative medicine products in Japan. Operating under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the PMDA plays a pivotal role in the drug development and approval process. It is a key international partner in regulatory harmonization, working to streamline the introduction of innovative health products to the Japanese public. For the hormonal health sector, the PMDA’s scientific review of new hormone and peptide therapeutics is a mandatory step for market access.