Research and Development
To create innovative products that help patients
The research and development of drugs takes long years and persevering effort. We perform
verifications to assure a product’s safety and efficacy, followed by a careful validation of
the product’s efficacy through clinical trials.
It takes the constant effort of many people before our pharmaceutical products ever reach actual
patients. In this R&D phase, our efforts are always grounded in scientific evidence, and we take
the patient’s perspective when evaluating the product’s safety and efficacy. It is therefore crucial
to understand conditions in actual healthcare settings; communication with patients and healthcare
professionals leads to better research and development.
We also work hard to train our researchers to a high level of technical competence grounded in
a wide range of knowledge and tempered by an open, interdisciplinary approach that places priority
on corporate ethics. Putting patients first, we will continue improving our R&D capabilities sustainably,
provide safe and effective products which accurately assess the needs of patients and healthcare
professionals, and keep contributing to people’s health.
Development of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
Formulation Research and Container Development
Medical Foods Development
