- CEO
- Toru Nakai
- Full Time Employees
- 2,213
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
- Address
- 14, Nishinosho-Monguchi-cho Kyoto Japan 601-8550
- IPO Date
- Sep 3, 2021
- Business
- Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. is a Japanese pharmaceutical company headquartered in Kyoto, founded in 1911, specializing in the development, manufacture, and marketing of prescription drugs and functional foods. The company's core pharmaceutical products include treatments for urological diseases, hematological diseases, intractable or rare diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy, pulmonary arterial hypertension, and gynecological diseases. Key branded drugs consist of Viltepso for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Uptravi and Opsumit for pulmonary arterial hypertension, Fintepla for seizures linked to severe epileptic syndromes, and multiple cancer treatments including Vyxeos and Jaypirca. The company's functional food segment supplies health food ingredients, preservatives, protein preparations, and sports supplements, serving both domestic and international markets.
Nippon Shinyaku operates primarily in Japan but has expanded its presence globally, notably with increased sales in Switzerland and the US. Recent strategic moves include an exclusive license agreement with REGENXBIO to develop and commercialize RGX-121 and RGX-111 for the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis II, and a collaboration with Capricor Therapeutics for commercialization of the cell therapy CAP-1002 targeting Duchenne muscular dystrophy. These initiatives are part of Nippon Shinyaku's medium-term management plan, emphasizing global growth from Kyoto and a growing focus on rare and intractable diseases. The company also advanced its oncology portfolio with the launch of new drugs such as Vyxeos and Jaypirca in 2024 while expanding its sales infrastructure in the US and exploring further European market expansion through alliances and potential acquisitions.
Nippon Shinyaku combines a broad pharmaceutical portfolio with a functional foods business, positioning itself as a comprehensive healthcare company. Its products address a wide range of therapeutic areas including respiratory, neurological, cardiovascular, and cancer treatments, alongside nutritional and health support products. The company continuously invests in new product development and in-house sales capacity to support global launches and strategic partnerships, reflecting its commitment to innovation and expansion in specialized, high-growth therapeutic segments and global markets. Nippon Shinyaku is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 4516.T and remains headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.