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History

We are a leading company of IV solutions in Japan. Our history is the very history of the development of Japanese IV products. We are committed to being the best partner of patients and healthcare professionals in the field of clinical nutrition.

Note: All products in this table below are sold by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory and other Otsuka Group companies. Generally, product names are those currently used. Product photos are generally those at the time of launch.

2000	Physio 140 Injection launched - an electrolyte solution (a 1% glucose and acetated Ringer's solution)
2001	Toyama Factory established
	Intralipos Injection 10%/20% launched - an intravenous fat emulsion
	OS-1 launched—an oral rehydration ion beverage based on the approach to oral rehydration therapy proposed by the WHO
2002	EN Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. established
2002	MIXID L/H Injection launched—a TPN formulation with fat that contains amino acids, glucose, and electrolytes
2003	Otsuka OPV established (currently Otsuka Pharmaceutical Vietnam Joint Stock Company）
	OS-1 Jelly launched—an oral rehydration ion beverage suitable for persons with difficulty chewing or swallowing
	GFO launched - a powdered drink mix containing glutamine, fiber, and oligosaccharides
	J.O. Pharma Co., Ltd. established
2004	NEOPAREN No. 1/No. 2 Injection launched—a formulation containing glucose, electrolytes, amino acids, and multiple vitamins for TPN
	OTSUKA NORMAL SALINE 2-PORT and OTSUKA GLUCOSE INJECTION 5% 2-PORT launched— a diluent with transfer needle
	Ichiro Otsuka appointed President
	Oral rehydration solution OS-1 approved as food for persons with medical conditions (individually evaluated type); categorized as food for special dietary use by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2005	Renewal design of plastic infusion bag which considers clarity and distinguishability to prevent a medication mix-up
2006	ENGELEAD Apple Jelly launched—a food for persons with difficulty swallowing, suitable for managing normal oral intake
	BFLUID Injection launched—a carbohydrate, electrolyte, and amino acid solution with vitamin B₁
	Heparin Na Lock 10 and 100 units/mL SYRINGE OTSUKA launched—an anticoagulant prefilled syringe product
	NORMAL SALINE SYRINGE OTSUKA launched—a prefilled syringe product
	Oral rehydration solution OS-1 Jelly approved as food for persons with medical conditions (individually evaluated type); categorized as food for special dietary use by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2007	HINE Bag launched—a concentrated liquid diet that takes into account nutritional management for persons with low energy needs
	Suzhou Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. established
	HINE Jelly launched—a concentrated liquid diet given jelly form with agar