Timeline of Otsuka's History
1984~1993
- CorpCorporate
- PhPharmaceutical business
- NCNutraceutical business
1984
Beta-blocker ophthalmic solution
Established as a research center for Otsuka's nutraceutical business
1985
Anti-hyperlipidemic agent
Maryland Research Laboratories was established as the R&D base in the U.S.

1986
The Saga Factory began as a POCARI SWEAT production plant and started producing pharmaceuticals from 1990.
1987
The Dong-A-Foods acquisition was the first among several affiliated nutraceuticals companies that have been established in Asia by Otsuka.
1988

An oral nutrient for liver failure patients
An antiplatelet agent

A natural interferon alpha formulation

1989
The Tokushima Wajiki Factory began as a Calorie Mate Block production site and currently also produces pharmaceuticals.
The Takasaki Factory began as a POCARI SWEAT and FIBE-MINI production site.
1990
Sponsored in conjunction with local communities, the EXCITING SUMMER IN WAJIKI is held every summer on the outdoor stage at Otsuka Pharmaceutical's Tokushima Wajiki Factory.
The forum was held to promote the professional development and career advancement of female employees.

Anti-gastritis and anti-gastric ulcer agent

Levocarnitine formulator
The laboratories was established with a focus on sustenance for the skin and as R&D base for the Cosmedics* business.
- *Cosmedics: cosmetics + medicine

1991
1992
1993
First topical quinolone antibacterial agent
Nature Made is imported to Japan from the U.S.
