The Federation of Japan Pharmaceutical Wholesalers Association
(JPWA) is the sole nationwide organization approved as an
incorporated body established in 1941.
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JPWA has been contributing to the improvement of the wholesalers
social position and industrial development. It has promoted
communication and cooperation among its members, has proceeded
modernization and rationalization of various projects and
functions as its most important mission, and it has ensured the
stable supply of drugs.
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JPWA is also a formal member of and represents Japan in the
International Federation of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers (IFPW).
Japan is a member of the council and represents the Asia region.
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Pharmaceutical Wholesalers' working policy in the future.
Japan is now on the way of the structural reform for the
changing society. Wholesalers' industry should be reformed
toward for linking with new era in the revolution period.
Wholesalers are requested followings;
1. Independency for breaking down current state
2. Economical performance for achieving the stability of
wholesaler management
3. Social wholesaler' functions for achieving national
healthcare and regional healthcare
We want to be going to describe the future vision and to reform
wholesaler industry based on three concepts (independency,
economy, sociality) which we would like to ware with
international point of view.
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Pharmaceutical Distribution
Pharmaceutical products distribution in Japan.
1. Ethical drug
Most of ethical drugs are distributed from pharmaceutical
manufacturers to 8,400 hospitals, 101,000 clinics, 69,000 dental
clinics and 58,000 pharmacies in the nation thru wholesalers
that are located any place in Japan, and then dispense to
consumers (patients).
2. OTC drug
OTC drugs are distributed (1) from manufacturers to pharmacies
and drug stores thru wholesalers, (2) from manufacturer to
pharmacy and drug stores directory. Both distribution channels
have around 50% of share.
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