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Table. 3. Comparison of PMDA’s Expedited Processing System
Priority Review Conditional and time-limited approval Conditional early approval Sakigake
Nature of program Designation Approval Pathway Approval Pathway Designation
Application Submission Period

With marketing application submission

With marketing application

With marketing application

Phase of early development (phase 1 or phase 2a trials)

Notification Due

Not specified

Not specified

Not specified

Within 60 days of applicant submission or 30 days of PMDA initiation

Features

Reduce review period from 12 months to 9 months

Regenerative medicine products only

Performing post-marketing studies to confirm efficacy and safety

Eligible for Priority Review

Priority Consultation

Shorten the period from application to approval

Priority Review in 6 months instead of 9 months

PMDA appointed concierge

PMDA: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency

Yakhak Hoeji 2023;67:302-10 https://doi.org/10.17480/psk.2023.67.5.302
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