How can I find products within a specific therapeutic area using Category Search?
The Category Search function is designed to help you efficiently filter products based on medical domains (e.g., Oncology, Infectious Diseases) and therapeutic applications.
Navigation & Search Logic
Step-by-Step Procedure
Access via Link: Click the 'Categories' link located directly below the search bar on the homepage. This will display a comprehensive list of all registered categories.
Target Selection: From the list, select the specific medical field you wish to research (e.g., Oncology, Rare Disease, etc.).
Review the Product List: The system will generate a tailored list of all Japanese pharmaceuticals belonging to that selected category.
Primary Classification Criteria
Therapeutic-Based: Organized according to clinical indications and disease groups.
Characteristic-Based: Grouped by product modality, such as Biopharmaceuticals or Orphan Drugs.
Benefits of Utilizing Category Search
Comprehensive Domain Coverage: Even if the exact product name is unknown, you can identify all relevant Japanese medications associated with a specific medical discipline.
Centralized Supply Insights: It allows you to monitor the latest stock availability and supply statuses (including Shortage alerts) for an entire therapeutic field in one consolidated view.