Japan Institute of Pharmaco-Vigilance

The Japan Institute of Pharmaco-Vigilance (JIP) is an independent non-profit organization based in Osaka, Japan, dedicated to drug safety and pharmacovigilance. Established to provide unbiased information on medicines, the institute operates without funding from the pharmaceutical industry to maintain its objectivity and scientific integrity. JIP is best known for publishing "Kusuri-no-Check" (The Drug Monitor), a periodical that evaluates the efficacy and safety of drugs for both healthcare professionals and the general public. The organization actively engages in research, analyzing clinical trial data and post-marketing reports to identify potential risks that may be overlooked by regulatory bodies. JIP is a member of the International Society of Drug Bulletins (ISDB) and plays a significant role in health advocacy and drug policy critique in Japan.