Otsuka began life in 1921 as a factory manufacturing chemical raw materials in Japan, employing just 10 people. Today, things are very different.
Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd. is now the holding company for the Otsuka Group’s six main operating companies.
The Otsuka Group conducts business in four main areas of activity: pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, consumer products, and other businesses.
*Nutraceuticals is a term that describes foods and beverages with scientific evidence for their benefit in day-to-day health maintenance.
Otsuka’s two core businesses are pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. The pharmaceutical business provides comprehensive support for human health to meet the entire range of medical needs, from diagnosis to treatment of disease. The nutraceutical business helps people to maintain and improve their general health and wellbeing.
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| Pharmaceuticals | Nutraceuticals* | Consumer Products | Other |
| Pharmaceuticals | Functional foods and beverages | Beverages | Specialty chemicals |
| Clinical nutrition | Cosmedics (cosmetic + medicine) | Foods | Fine chemicals |
| Diagnostics | Over-the-counter (OTC) products | Alcoholic beverages | Distribution |
| Medical devices | Packaging | ||
| Electronic equipment |
Date of preparation: February 2018
Reference OPEL/1017/GEN/1134i