Japan has kick-started discussions on incentives for R&D and continued marketing of antibiotics as part of broader measures to counter resistance issues and industry reluctance to develop new drugs. The country plans to open applications for a pilot project in the summer after initial discussions on specific targets.
The Japanese government is to provide funding for a new incentive project to support both the R&D and continued sales of safe and effective antibiotics, as a part of broader measures to counter antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and ensure adequate supplies.
The JPY1.1bn ($8