Medical Distribution Market

Wholesalers of drugs, medical devices, and pharmaceutical materials, SPD businesses, pharmaceutical companies, medical institutions, pharmacies, and persons with relevant knowledge and experience

I   Changes in External Environment surrounding Medical-Related companies

• The market is scheduled to change largely by 2025
• Revision of 2014 that shocked the entire industry
• Increasing demands for generic drugs
• "Premium to promote the development of new drugs and eliminate off-label use" has still a long way to make it permanent
• Consumption tax increase may influence offering of medical services

II   Results of Introducing Medical Fee Cut Rule for Low Price Settlement Rates

• New adoption of Medical Fee Cut Rule for Low Price Settlement Rates, Penalty Fee Cuts for Low Price Settlement Rates
• How wholesalers of Pharmaceutical products responded or handled towards the new rule
• The rule has paved the way for revising the prices every year

III   Future Outlook for Medical Distribution/Wholesaling

• Can wholesalers of drugs overcome the market predicament?
• Has the sales strength of pharmaceutical wholesalers really weakened?
• Inquire about sales strength of wholesalers of drugs in charge of hospital segment
• To make clear of their own characteristics and gain reliance from customers
• Mid-term management plans at four leading drug wholesalers
• Positioning of four leading drug wholesalers

IV   Current Status and Future of Medical Devices and Distribution of Drug Materials

• Structure of Medical Devices and Distribution of Drug Materials Industry
• Characteristics of Medical Devices and Distribution of Drug Materials
• Deteriorating Profits Structure of Wholesalers
• SPD that has Structural Challenges
• Shocking Market Entrance by ASKUL
• Strategies for Sustaining Management of Medical Devices and Distribution of Drug Materials
• List of Transition of Performance by Leading Medical Device Dealers