Pharmaceuticals Business R&D

• Providing breakthrough treatments for patients around the world
• In the field of pharmaceuticals, we prioritize our efforts on the development of treatments for psychiatric diseases, neurologic diseases and oncology. Additional areas are cardio-renal and nephrology, gastrointestinal, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and dermatology.
  In pursuit of the development of unique compounds, we have established a global R&D network that spans Japan, Europe, the U.S. and China, and leverages the individual strengths of academic institutes and venture companies.

Nutraceuticals^* business R&D

• Developing products to maintain and improve peoples' health around the world
• Nutraceuticals*: Nutrition+Pharmaceuticals
• Utilizing the scientific expertise accumulated in our pharmaceutical business, we have developed a range of unique consumer products for the maintenance and improvement of health.
  
  Upon launch, products such as POCARI SWEAT, based on the concept of a "drinkable IV solution", Calorie Mate, which provides five essential nutrients, and SOYJOY, packed with the nutrition of soybeans, all established new markets. In recent years, our research has focused on women’s health and extending people’s healthy life spans.