Japanese medicine reference and care information in Japan
Japanese product names, generics, marketing authorization holders, strengths and PMDA product-level sources are organized alongside official hospital intake information for international patients. Prescription medicines require clinician assessment and the appropriate care process.
Used for selected inflammatory conditions such as atopic dermatitis and severe asthma, depending on formulation.
300 mg / 2 mL · Lyall0 / CC BY-SA 4.0
Used to slow progression of mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.
500 mg / 5 mL · エーザイ Medical
Used for type 2 diabetes; the 10 mg product is also used for certain chronic heart failure and kidney disease.
10 mg · ベーリンガーインゲルハイムSources and verification
Medicine and medical-travel information is presented with sources, verification dates and scope.
Official medicine sources
Japanese product names, manufacturers and strengths are matched to PMDA product-level records.
Official hospital information
Appointments, referrals, coordinators and language requirements are checked against hospital sources.
Document and verification dates
Official document dates and TOKYO MEDI verification dates are shown separately.
Scope of medical information
No remote prescribing and no ordinary ecommerce flow for prescription medicines.
Medical research and care in Japan
Selected developments in Japanese medical research are presented with verifiable sources as background for understanding current medicine and care information.
Shinya Yamanaka · iPS cells
Awarded for the discovery that mature cells can be reprogrammed to become pluripotent.
Tasuku Honjo · cancer immunotherapy
Awarded jointly with James P. Allison for cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation.
Satoshi Ōmura · antiparasitic therapy
Awarded jointly with William C. Campbell for discoveries concerning a novel therapy against roundworm infections.
Japanese medicine reference
Organized by Japanese product name, generic name, marketing authorization holder, strength, therapeutic area and primary source.
Search database
Reference only · no online purchase
Windshear / CC BY-SA 4.0Rybelsus
リベルサス錠3mg／7mg／14mgThis Rybelsus oral-tablet record is for type 2 diabetes.
View medicine →Lyall0 / CC BY-SA 4.0Dupixent
デュピクセント皮下注300mg／200mg ペン・シリンジUsed for selected inflammatory conditions such as atopic dermatitis and severe asthma, depending on formulation.
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松岡明芳 / CC BY-SA 4.0Rozerem
ロゼレム錠8mgUsed to improve difficulty falling asleep in insomnia.
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PETMEDIC PRONorvasc
ノルバスク錠2.5mg／5mg／10mg・ノルバスクOD錠2.5mg／5mg／10mgMainly used for high blood pressure and angina.
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BMS Oncology JapanOpdivo
オプジーボ点滴静注20mg／100mg／120mg／240mgUsed for selected cancers, including melanoma, lung and kidney cancer, under disease-specific conditions.
View medicine →エーザイ MedicalLeqembi
レケンビ点滴静注200mg／500mgUsed to slow progression of mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.
View medicine →Health & nutrition
Health foods and supplements are kept separate from medicines and clearly labeled with food status, pack size and product sources.
Fish Collagen Peptide Granules W
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DHC Blood Sugar Double Support
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DHC Calcium + CBP
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DHC Calcium / Magnesium
View product →Health foods and supplements are kept separate from medicines and are not presented as medicines.
Browse health & nutrition →Editorial principles
Medicine records are organized from product-level official sources. Medical-travel content is limited to official hospital intake and system information. TOKYO MEDI does not provide personal medical consultation, appointments, diagnosis, prescribing or care coordination.
Official source →Primary sources first
Medicine status and hospital intake information are anchored to regulators, manufacturers and medical institutions.
Medical information separated from commerce
Prescription pages support reference and care pathways rather than ordinary shopping flows.
Organized for international readers
Multilingual names, Japanese system context and overseas-patient intake requirements are organized together.
Sources and verification dates shown
Official document dates and site verification dates are separated so readers can judge source and recency.
Medical guides
How to read official Japanese medicine information
Separate brand name, generic name, dosage form, prescription status and official documents before reading summaries.
Why prescription medicines and OTC medicines must be separated
Page structure, user journey and inquiry flow should not share one ecommerce pattern.
What medical records to prepare before travelling to Japan
Organize a medical summary, recent tests, imaging, medication list and translation needs before contacting a hospital.
Foreign approval does not equal Japanese availability
Approval in the US or another country does not automatically confer Japanese marketing authorization.
Medical travel information
Prepare a diagnosis summary, recent reports, imaging and medication list.
Check referral, coordinator, international-patient and appointment requirements.
Translate the key documents requested by the receiving institution.
Clarify appointment, billing, payment and follow-up information before travel.
Institutional medicine inquiry
For institutions, pharmacies and companies only. Please provide institution details, medicine and strength, quantity, destination and relevant credentials. Personal prescription-medicine purchase requests and medical consultations are not accepted.
Prescription medicine reference
