Company Overview

Established in 1964, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (OPC) conducts its business operations with the aim of contributing to better health for people worldwide under the Otsuka Group’s corporate philosophy of “Otsuka - people creating new products for better health worldwide.” Based on the two main businesses of pharmaceuticals that help treat illness—including the I.V. solutions business it has been engaged in since its founding—and Nutraceuticals Products that contribute to day-to-day wellness, OPC is engaged in the research and development, manufacture, and sale of innovative, creative products that make a difference in people’s health and well-being around the world.

Name of Company Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Head Office 2-9 Kanda-Tsukasamachi, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 101-8535, Japan
Tokyo Headquarters Shinagawa Grand Central Tower
2-16-4 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0075
Date Established August 10, 1964
President Taro Iwamoto
Capital 20 billion yen
Employees 5,701 (as of March 31, 2012)
Business Description Manufacturing, distributing, exporting, and importing of pharmaceuticals, clinical testing equipment, medical equipment, food products, cosmetics, and other related products
Business Premises 17 branch offices, 51 district offices (in Japan)
Research Facilities 18 divisions in 5 locations
Factories 7 locations

(as of June, 2011)