PMDA药品审评报告,英文版本。
The following English translations of review reports are intended to be a reference material to provide convenience for users. In the event of inconsistency between the Japanese originals and the translations, the former shall prevail. PMDA shall not be responsible for any consequence resulting from use of the English versions.
The review reports were selected for translation among those of drugs with a new active ingredient that recently received marketing approval, in consideration of relevant factors including the novelty and priority.
| Brand Name | Non-proprietary Name | Approved In | English | Japanese |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraxane Partial Change Approval | paclitaxel | September 2019 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Acoalan | antithrombin gamma (genetical recombination) | July 2015 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Acofide | acotiamide hydrochloride hydrate | March 2013 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Actair | – | March 2015 | ![]() | 1. 2. |
| Actemra Initial Approval | tocilizumab (genetical recombination) | April 2008 | ![]() | 1. 2. |
| Actemra Partial Change Approval | tocilizumab (genetical recombination) | June 2017 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Actemra Partial Change Approval | tocilizumab (genetical recombination) | August 2017 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Actemra Partial Change Approval | tocilizumab (genetical recombination) | May 2019 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Adcetris Initial Approval | brentuximab vedotin (genetical recombination) | January 2014 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Adcetris Partial Change Approval | brentuximab vedotin (genetical recombination) | September 2018 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Adcetris Partial Change Approval | brentuximab vedotin (genetical recombination) | December 2019 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Adempas | riociguat | January 2014 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Adlumiz | anamorelin hydrochloride | January 2021 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Adsorbed Cell Culture-derived Influenza Vaccine H5N1 “Kitasato Daiichi Sankyo” | adsorbed cell culture-derived influenza vaccine (H5N1) | March 2016 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Adsorbed Influenza Vaccine (H5N1) “HOKKEN” | adsorbed influenza vaccine (H5N1) | October 2007 | ![]() | 1. 2. 3. |
| Adsorbed Influenza Vaccine (H5N1) “BIKEN” | adsorbed influenza vaccine (H5N1) | October 2007 | ![]() | 1. 2. 3. |
| Adynovate | rurioctocog alfa pegol (genetical recombination) | March 2016 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Afstyla | lonoctocog alfa (genetical recombination) | September 2017 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Akalux | cetuximab sarotalocan sodium (genetical recombination) | September 2020 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Alabel/Alaglio | aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride | March 2013 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Alecensa | alectinib hydrochloride | July 2014 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Allergen Scratch Extract Positive control “TORII” Histamine Dihydrochloride | histamine dihydrochloride | September 2015 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Amenalief | amenamevir | July 2017 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Anoro Ellipta | umeclidinium bromide/ vilanterol trifenatate | July 2014 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Artist | carvedilol | August 2015 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Avastin Initial Approval | bevacizumab (genetical recombination) | April 2007 | ![]() | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. |
| Avastin Partial Change Approval | bevacizumab (genetical recombination) | May 2016 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Avigan | favipiravir | March 2014 | ![]() | ![]() |
Brand NameNon-proprietary NameApproved InEnglishJapaneseBavencioavelumab (genetical recombination)September 2017
Benlysta
Initial Approvalbelimumab (genetical recombination)September 2017
Benlysta
Partial Change Approvalbelimumab (genetical recombination)September 2019
BetanismirabegronJune 2011
Bevespi Aerosphereglycopyrronium bromide/formoterol fumarate hydrateJune 2019
Biktarvybictegravir sodium/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide fumarateMarch 2019
Botoxbotulinum toxin type AJune 2015
Braftovi
Initial ApprovalencorafenibJanuary 2019
Braftovi
Partial Change ApprovalencorafenibNovember 2020
Breztri Aerospherebudesonide/glycopyrronium bromide/formoterol fumarate hydrateJune 2019
Bridionsugammadex sodiumJanuary 2010

Brand NameNon-proprietary NameApproved InEnglishJapaneseCerdartolen-January 2014
Cerdelgaeliglustat tartrateMarch 2015

*Cervarixrecombinant adsorbed bivalent human papillomavirus-like particle vaccine (derived from Trichoplusia ni cell)October 2009
ClenafinefinaconazoleJuly 2014
ClozarilclozapineApril 2009
Comirnaty
(Report on Special Approval for Emergency)
Initial ApprovalCoronavirus Modified Uridine RNA Vaccine (SARS-CoV-2)
(active ingredient: tozinameran)February 2021
Comirnaty
(Report on Special Approval for Emergency)
Partial Change ApprovalCoronavirus Modified Uridine RNA Vaccine (SARS-CoV-2)
(active ingredient: tozinameran)November 2021
Copegus
Partial Change ApprovalribavirinMarch 2015
Copegus
Partial Change ApprovalribavirinMarch 2017
CorectimdelgocitinibJanuary 2020
Cosentyx
Initial Approvalsecukinumab (genetical recombination)December 2014
Cosentyx
Partial Change Approvalsecukinumab (genetical recombination)December 2015
Crysvitaburosumab (genetical recombination)September 2019
Cymbalta
Partial Change Approvalduloxetine hydrochlorideDecember 2016
Cyramza
Initial Approvalramucirumab (genetical recombination)March 2015
Cyramza
Partial Change Approvalramucirumab (genetical recombination)May 2016
Cyramza
Partial Change Approvalramucirumab (genetical recombination)June 2016

* Errata sheet. The English translation has been corrected accordingly.
Brand NameNon-proprietary NameApproved InEnglishJapaneseDaklinzadaclatasvir hydrochlorideJuly 2014
Darzalex
Initial Approvaldaratumumab (genetical recombination)September 2017
Darzalex
Partial Change Approvaldaratumumab (genetical recombination)August 2019
DayvigolemborexantJanuary 2020
1.
2.DeltybadelamanidJuly 2014
Diquasdiquafosol sodiumApril 2010
1.
2.Duacclindamycin phosphate hydrate/benzoyl peroxideMarch 2015
Dupixentdupilumab (genetical recombination)January 2018

Brand NameNon-proprietary NameApproved InEnglishJapaneseEfientprasugrel hydrochlorideMarch 2014
1.
2.EliquisapixabanDecember 2012

*Emplicitielotuzumab (genetical recombination)September 2016
Emulsion-adjuvanted Cell-culture Derived Influenza HA Vaccine (Prototype) for Intramuscular Injection “KAKETSUKEN”emulsion-adjuvanted cell-culture derived influenza HA vaccine (prototype)March 2015
EnaroyenarodustatSeptember 2020
Enhertu
Initial Approvaltrastuzumab deruxtecan (genetical recombination)March 2020
Enhertu
Partial Change Approvaltrastuzumab deruxtecan (genetical recombination)September 2020
Enspryngsatralizumab (genetical recombination)June 2020

*Epoprostenol ACT
Partial Change Approvalepoprostenol sodiumMarch 2017
ErelsaelbasvirSeptember 2016
ErleadaapalutamideMarch 2019
Evenityromosozumab (genetical recombination)January 2019
EvrenzoroxadustatSeptember 2019
Eyleaaflibercept (genetical recombination)June 2015

* Errata sheet. The English translation has been corrected accordingly.
Brand NameNon-proprietary NameApproved InEnglishJapaneseGalafoldmigalastat hydrochlorideMarch 2018
Geninaxgarenoxacin mesilate hydrateJuly 2007
1.
2.Genvoyaelvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide fumarateJune 2016
Giotrifafatinib maleateJanuary 2014
Gooficeelobixibat hydrateJanuary 2018
1.
2.Grazynagrazoprevir hydrateSeptember 2016

Brand NameNon-proprietary NameApproved InEnglishJapaneseHalaven
Initial Approvaleribulin mesilateApril 2011
Halaven
Partial Change Approvaleribulin mesilateFebruary 2016
Harvoniledipasvir acetonate/sofosbuvirJuly 2015
Hemangiolpropranolol hydrochlorideJuly 2016
Hemlibraemicizumab (genetical recombination)March 2018
Humira
Partial Change Approvaladalimumab (genetical recombination)September 2016

Brand NameNon-proprietary NameApproved InEnglishJapaneseIdelvionalbutrepenonacog alfa (genetical recombination)September 2016
Ilaris
Partial Change Approvalcanakinumab (genetical recombination)December 2016
Imfinzi
Initial Approvaldurvalumab (genetical recombination)July 2018
Imfinzi
Partial Change Approvaldurvalumab (genetical recombination)August 2020
Inavir
Initial Approvallaninamivir octanoate hydrateSeptember 2010
Inavir
Partial Change Approvallaninamivir octanoate hydrateDecember 2013
Inavir
Partial Change Approvallaninamivir octanoate hydrateAugust 2016
Inavir
Partial Change Approvallaninamivir octanoate hydrateJune 2019
Insulin Glargine BS [Lilly]insulin glargine (genetical recombination) [insulin glargine biosimilar 1]December 2014
Intuniv
Partial Change Approvalguanfacine hydrochlorideJune 2019
Irribowramosetron hydrochlorideMay 2015
Isentressraltegravir potassiumJune 2008
IstodaxromidepsinJuly 2017
Izcargopabinafusp alfa (genetical recombination)March 2021

| Brand Name | Non-proprietary Name | Approved In | English | Japanese |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januvia/Glactiv | sitagliptin phosphate hydrate | October 2009 | ![]() | 1. 2. |
| Jivi | damoctocog alfa pegol (genetical recombination) | September 2018 | ![]() | ![]() |
Brand NameNon-proprietary NameApproved InEnglishJapaneseKadcylatrastuzumab emtansine (genetical recombination)September 2013
Kanumasebelipase alfa (genetical recombination)March 2016
Kenketu Glovenin-I
Partial Change Approvalfreeze-dried polyethylene glycol-treated human normal immunoglobulinNovember 2015
Kenketu Glovenin-I
Partial Change Approvalfreeze-dried polyethylene glycol-treated human normal immunoglobulinSeptember 2016
Kevzarasarilumab (genetical recombination)September 2017
Keytruda
Initial Approvalpembrolizumab (genetical recombination)September 2016
Keytruda
Partial Change Approvalpembrolizumab (genetical recombination)December 2016
Keytruda
Partial Change Approvalpembrolizumab (genetical recombination)December 2018
KyproliscarfilzomibJuly 2016

Brand NameNon-proprietary NameApproved InEnglishJapaneseLagevrio
(Report on Special Approval for Emergency)molnupiravirDecember 2021
Laserphyrintalaporfin sodiumMay 2015
Lenvima
Initial Approvallenvatinib mesilateMarch 2015
1.
2.
3.
4.Lenvima
Partial Change Approvallenvatinib mesilateMarch 2018
1.
2.Livalopitavastatin calcium hydrateJune 2015
LixianaedoxabanApril 2011

*Lonsurf
Initial Approvaltrifluridine and tipiracil hydrochlorideMarch 2014
Lonsurf
Partial Change Approvaltrifluridine and tipiracil hydrochlorideAugust 2019
Loqoaesflurbiprofen/mentha oilSeptember 2015
LorbrenalorlatinibSeptember 2018
Lumicefbrodalumab (genetical recombination)July 2016
LyxumialixisenatideJune 2013

* Errata sheet. The English translation has been corrected accordingly.
| Brand Name | Non-proprietary Name | Approved In | English | Japanese |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macugen | pegaptanib sodium | July 2008 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Maviret | glecaprevir hydrate/pibrentasvir | September 2017 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Mayzent | siponimod fumaric acid | June 2020 | ![]() | ![]() * |
| Mekinist Initial Approval | trametinib dimethyl sulfoxide | March 2016 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Mekinist Partial Change Approval | trametinib dimethyl sulfoxide | March 2018 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Mekinist Partial Change Approval | trametinib dimethyl sulfoxide | July 2018 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Mektovi Initial Approval | binimetinib | January 2019 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Mektovi Partial Change Approval | binimetinib | November 2020 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Memary | memantine hydrochloride | January 2011 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Metreleptin | metreleptin (genetical recombination) | March 2013 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Mikeluna | carteolol hydrochloride/ latanoprost | September 2016 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Minnebro | esaxerenone | January 2019 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Miticure | – | September 2015 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Mulpleta | lusutrombopag | September 2015 | ![]() | 1. 2. |
| Mundesine | forodesine hydrochloride | March 2017 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Myozyme | alglucosidase alfa (genetical recombination) | April 2007 | ![]() | 1. 2. |
* Errata sheet. The English translation has been corrected accordingly.
Brand NameNon-proprietary NameApproved InEnglishJapaneseOfev
Initial Approvalnintedanib ethanesulfonateJuly 2015
Ofev
Partial Change Approvalnintedanib ethanesulfonateMay 2020
Olanedineolanexidine gluconateJuly 2015
Olumiant
Initial ApprovalbaricitinibJuly 2017
Olumiant
Partial Change ApprovalbaricitinibDecember 2020
Olumiant
Partial Change ApprovalbaricitinibApril 2021
OngentysopicaponeJune 2020
Opdivo
Initial Approvalnivolumab (genetical recombination)July 2014
Opdivo
Partial Change Approvalnivolumab (genetical recombination)December 2015
Opdivo
Partial Change Approvalnivolumab (genetical recombination)August 2016
Opdivo
Partial Change Approvalnivolumab (genetical recombination)December 2016
Opdivo
Partial Change Approvalnivolumab (genetical recombination)March 2017
Opdivo
Partial Change Approvalnivolumab (genetical recombination)September 2017
Opdivo
Partial Change Approvalnivolumab (genetical recombination)May 2018
Opdivo
Partial Change Approvalnivolumab (genetical recombination)August 2018
Opdivo
Partial Change Approvalnivolumab (genetical recombination)February 2020
Opdivo
Partial Change Approvalnivolumab (genetical recombination)September 2020
Orenciaabatacept (genetical recombination)July 2010
OrfadinnitisinoneDecember 2014
Orkedia
Initial ApprovalevocalcetMarch 2018
Orkedia
Partial Change ApprovalevocalcetDecember 2019
Orladeyoberotralstat hydrochlorideJanuary 2021
OtezlaapremilastDecember 2016

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| Brand Name | Non-proprietary Name | Approved In | English | Japanese |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quattrovac | adsorbed diphtheria-purified pertussis-tetanus-inactivated polio (Sabin strain) combined vaccine | July 2012 | ![]() | 1. 2. |
Brand NameNon-proprietary NameApproved InEnglishJapaneseRadicutedaravoneJune 2015
Rapalimus
(tablet)sirolimusJuly 2014
Rapalimus
(topical gel)sirolimusMarch 2018
Rapiactaperamivir hydrateJanuary 2010
Rasilezaliskiren fumarateJuly 2009
Rasuritekrasburicase (genetical recombination)October 2009
Rebetol
Partial Change ApprovalribavirinSeptember 2016
Rebetol
Partial Change ApprovalribavirinMarch 2017
Refixianonacog beta pegol (genetical recombination)July 2018
Regrothtrafermin (genetical recombination)September 2016
ReluminarelugolixJanuary 2019
Remicadeinfliximab (genetical recombination)August 2015
Remitchnalfurafine hydrochlorideJanuary 2009
Repathaevolocumab (genetical recombination)January 2016
Revcovielapegademase (genetical recombination)March 2019
Revlimid
Partial Change Approvallenalidomide hydrateMarch 2017
Revolade
Initial Approvaleltrombopag olamineOctober 2010
Revolade
Partial Change Approvaleltrombopag olamineAugust 2017
RisperdalrisperidoneFebruary 2016
Rituxanrituximab (genetical recombination)August 2014
Romiplate
Initial Approvalromiplostim (genetical recombination)January 2011
Romiplate
Partial Change Approvalromiplostim (genetical recombination)June 2019
Ronapreve
(Report on Special Approval for Emergency)
Initial Approvalcasirivimab (genetical recombination) and imdevimab (genetical recombination)July 2021
Ronapreve
(Report on Special Approval for Emergency)
Partial Change Approvalcasirivimab (genetical recombination) and imdevimab (genetical recombination)November 2021
Rosuzetezetimibe / rosuvastatin calciumMarch 2019
RozeremramelteonApril 2010
RozlytrekentrectinibJune 2019
Ryzodeginsulin degludec (genetical recombination) / insulin aspart (genetical recombination)December 2012

Brand NameNon-proprietary NameApproved InEnglishJapaneseSamscatolvaptanMarch 2014
Sarclisaisatuximab (genetical recombination)June 2020
Seebriglycopyrronium bromideSeptember 2012
Shingrixdried recombinant herpes zoster vaccine (derived from Chinese hamster ovary cells)March 2018
Signifor
Partial Change Approvalpasireotide pamoateMarch 2018
Skyrizirisankizumab (genetical recombination)March 2019
Smyrafpeficitinib hydrobromideMarch 2019
SolirisInitial Approvaleculizumab (genetical recombination)April 2010
Soliris
Partial Change Approvaleculizumab (genetical recombination)December 2017
Sovaldi
Initial ApprovalsofosbuvirMarch 2015
Sovaldi
Partial Change ApprovalsofosbuvirMarch 2017
Sovriadsimeprevir sodiumSeptember 2013
Spikevax (previously COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna)
(Report on Special Approval for Emergency)
Initial ApprovalCoronavirus Modified Uridine RNA Vaccine (SARS-CoV-2)May 2021
Spinraza
Initial Approvalnusinersen sodiumJuly 2017
Spinraza
Partial Change Approvalnusinersen sodiumSeptember 2017
Spioltotiotropium bromide hydrate/olodaterol hydrochlorideSeptember 2015
Squarekidsadsorbed diphtheria-purified pertussis-tetanus-inactivated polio (salk vaccine) combined vaccineJuly 2014
Steboronineborofalan (10B)March 2020
Stelara
Initial Approvalustekinumab (genetical recombination)December 2010
Stelara
Partial Change Approvalustekinumab (genetical recombination)March 2017
Stivarga
Initial Approvalregorafenib hydrateMarch 2013
Stivarga
Partial Change Approvalregorafenib hydrateJune 2017
Strensiqasfotase alfa (genetical recombination)July 2015
Stribildelvitegravir/cobicistat/
emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarateMarch 2013
Suglat
Initial Approvalipragliflozin L-prolineJanuary 2014
Suglat
Partial Change Approvalipragliflozin L-prolineDecember 2018
SuinyanagliptinDecember 2015
SunvepraasunaprevirJuly 2014
Symproicnaldemedine tosilateMarch 2017
Synflorixpneumococcal 10-valent conjugate vaccine adsorbed (non-typeable haemophilus influenzae [NTHi] protein D, diphtheria or tetanus toxoid conjugates)March 2015

Brand NameNon-proprietary NameApproved InEnglishJapaneseTabrectacapmatinib hydrochloride hydrateJune 2020
Tafinlar
Initial Approvaldabrafenib mesilateMarch 2016
Tafinlar
Partial Change Approvaldabrafenib mesilateMarch 2018
Tafinlar
Partial Change Approvaldabrafenib mesilateJuly 2018
Tagrissoosimertinib mesilateMarch 2016
Takecabvonoprazan fumarateDecember 2014
Takeldaaspirin/lansoprazoleMarch 2014
Talionbepotastine besilateMay 2015
Taltzixekizumab (genetical recombination)July 2016
Tecentriq
Initial Approvalatezolizumab (genetical recombination)January 2018
Tecentriq
Partial Change Approvalatezolizumab (genetical recombination)August 2019
Tecentriq
Partial Change Approvalatezolizumab (genetical recombination)September 2019
Tecentriq
Partial Change Approvalatezolizumab (genetical recombination)November 2019
Teneliateneligliptin hydrobromide hydrateJune 2012
Tepmetkotepotinib hydrochloride hydrateMarch 2020
Tetrabikadsorbed diphtheria-purified pertussis-tetanus-inactivated polio (Sabin strain) combined vaccineJuly 2012
1.
2.ThaledthalidomideOctober 2008
Tivicaydolutegravir sodiumMarch 2014
Topiloric/UriadectopiroxostatJune 2013
TopinatopiramateJuly 2007
Tracleer (pediatric dispersible tablets)bosentan hydrateSeptember 2015
Treakisym
Partial Change Approvalbendamustine hydrochlorideDecember 2016
Tremfyaguselkumab (genetical recombination)March 2018
Trerief
Initial ApprovalzonisamideJanuary 2009
Trerief
Partial Change ApprovalzonisamideJuly 2018
Tresiba
Initial Approvalinsulin degludec (genetical recombination)September 2012
Tresiba
Partial Change Approvalinsulin degludec (genetical recombination)August 2015

Brand NameNon-proprietary NameApproved InEnglishJapaneseUptraviselexipagSeptember 2016

Brand NameNon-proprietary NameApproved InEnglishJapaneseVafseovadadustatJune 2020
Vanflytaquizartinib hydrochlorideJune 2019
Vaxzevria
(Report on Special Approval for Emergency)COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Vaccine (recombinant chimpanzee adenovirus vector)May 2021
Veklury
(Report on Special Approval for Emergency)remdesivirMay 2020

*Velcade
Partial Change ApprovalbortezomibAugust 2019
Velexbru
Initial Approvaltirabrutinib hydrochlorideMarch 2020
Velexbru
Partial Change Approvaltirabrutinib hydrochlorideAugust 2020

*Vemlidytenofovir alafenamide fumarateDecember 2016
Victozaliraglutide (genetical recombination)January 2010
Viekirax
Initial Approvalombitasvir hydrate/paritaprevir hydrate/ritonavirSeptember 2015
Viekirax
Partial Change Approvalombitasvir hydrate/paritaprevir hydrate/ritonavirSeptember 2016
ViltepsoviltolarsenMarch 2020
Vizimprodacomitinib hydrateJanuary 2019
Votrientpazopanib hydrochlorideSeptember 2012
Vyndaqel
Initial Approvaltafamidis meglumineSeptember 2013
Vyndaqel
Partial Change Approvaltafamidis meglumineMarch 2019

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* Errata sheet. The English translation has been corrected accordingly.
| Brand Name | Non-proprietary Name | Approved In | English | Japanese |
|---|
Brand NameNon-proprietary NameApproved InEnglishJapaneseXalkori
Initial ApprovalcrizotinibMarch 2012
Xalkori
Partial Change ApprovalcrizotinibMay 2017
Xeljanz
Initial Approvaltofacitinib citrateMarch 2013
Xeljanz
Partial Change Approvaltofacitinib citrateMay 2018
Xevudy (Report on Special Approval for Emergency)sotrovimab (genetical recombination)September 2021

*Xiaflexcollagenase (clostridium histolyticum)July 2015
Ximencydaclatasvir hydrochloride/asunaprevir/beclabuvir hydrochlorideDecember 2016
Xofluzabaloxavir marboxilFebruary 2018
1.
2.
3.Xolairomalizumab (genetical recombination)January 2009
Xospatagilteritinib fumarateSeptember 2018

* Errata sheet. The English translation has been corrected accordingly.
Brand NameNon-proprietary NameApproved InEnglishJapaneseZafatektrelagliptin succinateMarch 2015
ZagallodutasterideSeptember 2015
ZetiaezetimibeApril 2007
ZykadiaceritinibMarch 2016
Zyprexa/OlanzapineolanzapineDecember 2017
