As it became clear that generic drugs were manufactured in a process not approved by the government, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare decided to reorganize the industry, saying that there is a possibility that production is prioritized over quality because there are too many manufacturers. We have begun to consider for.

Regarding generic drugs, "Kobayashi Kako" in Fukui Prefecture and "Nichi-Iko" in Toyama Prefecture have been ordered to suspend operations one after another since February, saying that they were manufacturing products in a process not approved by the government. ..



On the 24th, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and others visited Nichi-Iko's main factories to conduct a survey, and the Chuikyo = Central Social Insurance Medical Council also exchanged opinions on a series of issues.



According to the committee members, "Similar problems have been repeated in other companies for more than 10 years and drastic measures are required." It will be a loss of money. "



According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, it has been pointed out that there have been too many manufacturers and items to produce, competition in the industry has intensified, and production has been prioritized over quality.



For this reason, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has begun to consider restructuring the industry, and will reach a certain conclusion by this summer.