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KYORIN Pharmaceutical Co Ltd (Kyorin), formerly KYORIN Holdings Inc, develops, manufactures, and markets pharmaceutical products, including innovative prescription medicines, generic drugs, and over-the-counter (OTC) offerings. The company also provides diagnostics, reagents, intermediates, industrial chemicals, and other related products. Kyorin sells its portfolio under brands such as Kipres, Mucodyne, Pentasa, Uritos, Ketas, Flutiform, Milton, and Rubysta, among others. In addition, it delivers support and solutions to healthcare professionals, with a particular focus on infection-related fields. The company conducts its operations in Japan through subsidiaries including Kyorin Rimedio Co Ltd and Kyorin Pharmaceutical Group Facilities Co Ltd, supporting manufacturing and facility functions. Kyorin is headquartered in Chiyoda-Ku, Japan.
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Products and Services
| Products | Services | Brands |
|---|---|---|
| OTC Drugs: | Subcontracted Drug Manufacturing | Cool One |
| Cool One Damming GX- Cough | Lasvic | |
| Cool One Nasal Spray- Stuffy Nose, Head Congestion, Sneeze and Running Nose | Lifnua | |
| XYZ | XYZ | |
| XYZ | XYZ | |
| XYZ | XYZ |
History
History section provides information on new products, mergers, acquisitions, expansions, approvals, and many more key events.
| Year | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Contracts/Agreements | In July, the company entered into an agreement with Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. for allergic conjunctivitis treatment Alesion Eyelid Cream 0.5%. |
| 2026 | Contracts/Agreements | In April, the company entered into a memorandum of understanding to sell its generic drug business and key plants to Daito Pharmaceutical. |
| 2026 | Contracts/Agreements | In March, the company entered into an agreement with BIODOL Therapeutics for Novel Neuropathic Pain Treatment. |
Competitor Comparison
| Key Parameters | KYORIN Pharmaceutical Co Ltd | Astellas Pharma Inc | Teijin Ltd | Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd | Nippon Shinyaku Co Ltd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| City | Chiyoda-Ku | Chuo-Ku | Chiyoda-Ku | Osaka | Kyoto |
| State/Province | Tokyo | Tokyo | Tokyo | Osaka | Kyoto |
| No. of Employees | 1,982 | 14,099 | 15,689 | 3,968 | 2,309 |
| Entity Type | Public | Public | Public | Public | Public |
Key Financial Charts
Sales Growth
Net Income Growth
Executives
| Name | Position | Board | Since | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yutaka Ogihara | Chief Executive Officer; Director; President | Executive Board | 2023 | 59 |
| Yasuji Kurose | Chief Financial Officer; Director - Corporate Planning; Director; Managing Corporate Officer | Executive Board | 2024 | - |
| Kenichi Nakamura | President - KYORIN Pharmaceutical Group Facilities Co., Ltd; Corporate Officer; Chief Medical Officer | Senior Management | 2026 | - |
| Kurose Hoji | Chief Financial Officer; Corporate Planning Department, Accounting & Finance Department, and Drug Discovery Innovation Promotion Department; Director; Senior Managing Executive Officer | Executive Board | 2019 | 56 |
| Noriaki Tamura | Senior Director-Sales & Marketing HQs; Managing Corporate Officer; Director; Chief Communications Officer | Executive Board | - | - |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
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