- Business
- Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, and functional foods worldwide. Founded in 1899 and headquartered in Ikuno-ku, Osaka, Japan, the company operates in over 110 countries across Japan, the Americas, Europe, and Asia, with subsidiaries including The Mentholatum Company and Rohto Nitten; it lists on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market under ticker 4527. Core products and services encompass over-the-counter (OTC) drugs such as eye drops, eyewash, gastrointestinal medicines, and herbal supplements; skincare offerings including functional cosmetics, sunscreens, lip balms, medicated shampoos like Selsun and GYUTTO, and premium lines such as Hadalabo, Melano CC, and Episteme Stem Science series; functional foods and supplements under brands like Rohto V5; ophthalmology products comprising ethical medicines, medical devices, and contact lens care; regenerative medicines utilizing stem cells for unmet needs in dermatology and orthopedics, including Autologel PRP therapy; and contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) services in biotechnology. Recent developments include the 2024 acquisition of a 51% stake in Austria's Sigmapharm/MoNo chem-pharm group for approximately EUR 30 million to bolster European ophthalmology production and distribution; the April 2024 joint acquisition with Mitsui of Singapore-based Eu Yan Sang International to expand into natural health and wellness via traditional Chinese medicine and botanicals, enhancing the Rohto V5 supplement line; a capital and business alliance with Medical PST announced in August 2025; the January 2025 launch of Autologel for refractory ulcers; issuance of zero-coupon convertible bonds in February 2025 to fund growth investments and share repurchases; and disclosure of a medium- to long-term growth strategy in May 2025 targeting diversified expansion in cosmetics, OTC, regenerative medicine, and global markets through 2035, underpinned by ¥50 billion in planned M&A by 2030.