Abstract

The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) is a Japanese drug regulatory agency, sharing responsibilities with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Its mission is to protect the public health by assuring safety, efficacy and quality of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. This paper introduces PMDA's current situation (until spring 2012) including its organisational structure, status of product review and safety measures, regulatory science, and international activities.

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