Recent Trends in Compliance Risks in the Japanese Healthcare Industry

Key Discussion Points

Heightened Enforcement
Authorities actively prosecute even “small bribery” such as gifts and meals to public officials, including public HCPs.

Case Study – “Point System”
Lessons from MDM Japan and Hoya Technosurgical.

Case Study – “Fake PMS”
Compliance failures spotlighted in the Zeon Medical case.

From “Shogaku-kifu” to Research Grants
Following the Mie University scandal, most major pharmaceutical companies abolished academic donations, with funds now often repurposed as research grants.

Event Details
Date: 27 October 2025
Time: 2.00 pm – 3:00 pm SGT
Format: Virtual on Teams