持続可能な創薬イノベーションエコシステム構築のための効果的な医薬品費用対効果評価 Building sustainable Pharmaceutical Innovation Ecosystems through effective Health Technology Assessment (HTA) review in Japan
Since its official implementation in 2019, the HTA system in Japan has rapidly evolved with biennial updates enhancing its robustness. Although the latest revisions in 2024 have advanced the system’s transparency, the system still faces several challenges such as sub-optimal process clarity and predictability, incomplete scientific basis for cost-effectiveness determination, fragile balance of HTA adjustment scope and innovation reward, and insufficient patient stakeholder involvement. As such, further optimisation is warranted.
We believe the public and private sector can further contribute to improving the system via enabling patient-centric regulation development, regular payer-industry dialogue, and better stakeholder engagement through public-private partnerships with academia.
Further optimisation of the HTA system in Japan has the potential to drive long-term innovation by balancing patient, payer, and industry interests in a sustainable manner.
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EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd.
Health Sciences and Wellness
Christian Boettcher – Partner
EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd.
Health Sciences and Wellness
Robert Brand - Senior Manager
EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd.
Health Sciences and Wellness
Phoebe Lam - Senior Consultant
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