- CEO
- Hideaki Yokoyama
- Full Time Employees
- 5,984
- Sector
- Distribution services
- Industry
- Medical distributors
- Address
- 2-10-1 Hakata Eki Higashi Fukuoka FK Japan 812-0013
- IPO Date
- Nov 11, 2004
- Business
- COSMOS Pharmaceutical Corporation operates primarily as a leading drugstore chain in Japan, founded in 1973 and headquartered in Fukuoka. The company markets a comprehensive range of products including general medicines, energy drinks, oral and nursing care products, vitamins, health foods, dietary and diet foods, prescriptions, cosmetics, skin and hair care products, makeup kits, detergents, insecticides, toiletries, kitchenware, garden supplies, clothing, car-related products, processed food, seasonings, bread, pastries, dairy products, beverages, liquor, tobacco, and cigarettes. COSMOS continues to expand its nationwide retail footprint supported by AI-driven supply chain optimization solutions to enhance product availability and operational efficiency. Recent major developments include securing CE certification for its advanced AI-powered colonoscopy platform, ColonPRO EU, reflecting its innovation in AI-powered healthcare; obtaining European Commission marketing authorization for Winlevi (clascoterone 10 mg/g cream), a novel dermatology product launched in partnership with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, which also recently achieved regulatory approval in South Korea and Brazil. The company is executing a Vision 2030 strategy focused on growth across AI MedTech, dermatology, gastrointestinal innovation, and contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) services, reinforced by strong revenue performance and increased research and development investments in inflammatory bowel diseases. COSMOS leverages a diverse product portfolio, advanced technology, and strategic alliances to maintain its leadership in the pharmaceutical retail industry and specialty healthcare market in Japan and selected international markets.