Industry Standard Manual Industry standards for the use of information on pharmaceutical transactions between wholesalers and manufacturers
Since then, we have been working to summarize and standardize the issues of the time, and have posted them on our website.
Changes to the EDI Uniform Data Format
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Changes to the EDI Uniform Data Format (this volume, Ref. 1)
1. Existing data types
New items are added after existing data items.
2. New data types
The following new data types were added
Installment sales (Document volume 2, Exhibit 21-1)
Product recall (Reference volume 2, Exhibit 31)
3. Deleted data types
Deleted non-EDI formats based on delivery by magnetic tape. -
Added images of forms when JAN codes are used (Appendix 1)
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Revision of descriptions regarding code system, etc. (this volume)
For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact
For inquiries regarding the EDI Uniform Data Format, please contact
jdnet_support@am.nttdata.co.jp ( JD-NET Center Operation*)
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Primary contact for inquiries.Primary contact for inquiries.
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Inquiries will be compiled and posted to the FAQ below and the JD-NET Web system.Inquiries will be compiled and posted in the following FAQs and the JD-NET Web system as they become available.
For inquiries regarding data formats other than the EDI unified data format, please contact
Please enter your inquiry using the " Inquiry Form for Industry Standard Manuals ".
- Industry Standard Manual (Version 4.0) [952KB] (in Japanese only)
- Industry Standard Manual (Version 4.0) Documentation 1 [183KB].
- Industry Standard Manual (Version 4.0) Documentation 2 [218KB] (in Japanese)
- Supplementary explanation of new format items of industry standard EDI [248KB].
- FAQ related to changes in the EDI Uniform Data Format and JD-NET's 8th system renewal (updated November 17, 2025) [357KB].
- FAQ related to changes in the EDI Uniform Data Format and JD-NET's 8th system renewal (updated on November 17, 2025) [70KB] (in Japanese)
We will continue to revise this document as necessary in accordance with advances in information technology and changes in the environment.
