- CEO
- Takeshi Ito
- Full Time Employees
- 3,744
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Drug Manufacturers - General
- Address
- Grand Front Osaka Tower A Osaka Japan 530-8552
- IPO Date
- Jun 9, 2010
- Business
- Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a global leader dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of specialized pharmaceuticals and cutting-edge medical devices primarily within ophthalmology. The company extends its reach across Japan, Europe, Asia, and North America, delivering innovative solutions for various eye conditions. Their comprehensive portfolio includes prescription treatments for prevalent conditions such as glaucoma and ocular hypertension, exemplified by the recent Japanese launch of SETANEO® Ophthalmic Solution. Santen also offers therapies for dry eye, including the re-initiated shipments of DIQUAS LX Ophthalmic Solution 3%, alongside medications targeting allergic conjunctivitis and uveitis. A significant area of ongoing development focuses on myopia, with late-stage programs like atropine sulfate having launched in Europe and in clinical trials across Asia, aiming to address the progression of juvenile myopia. The company is also exploring treatments for conditions like Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy and diabetic macular edema, the latter through a partnership with RemeGen for RC28-E intravitreal injection which recently had its Biologic License Application accepted in China. Beyond prescription medicines, Santen provides a range of over-the-counter ophthalmic products for general eye care and supplies medical devices, including intraocular lenses and the PRESERFLO™ MicroShunt for glaucoma management, approved in Canada and distributed in the U.S. through a Glaukos agreement. Established in Osaka, Japan, in 1890, Santen Pharmaceutical continues its legacy of focusing on eye health, driven by a strategic vision to achieve global leadership in ophthalmology by addressing unmet patient needs worldwide.