Otsuka's Story
From humble beginnings to a global company
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Busaburo Otsuka, the son of a farmer in Tokushima, Japan, took a leap of faith from family tradition and founded Otsuka, a business supplying chemicals from the sea. The company had just ten employees.
Within just 25 years, Otsuka was transformed into a leading supplier of IV solutions, distributing products to hospitals across Japan.
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. was established in Tokushima.
As Otsuka continued to evolve, the first research and development institute was established in Tokushima.
Now operating on a global scale, Otsuka expanded into Europe, initially setting up operations in Italy and Spain. Today Otsuka has offices in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the Nordics and BeNeLux regions.
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe Ltd. (OPEL) was established in 1998, based just outside London.
Otsuka Museum of Art, a ceramic art museum opened in Naruto, Tokushima. It houses over one thousand reproduction masterpieces of major works of art, including a full-size replica of the Sistine Chapel.
Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This was the biggest stock flotation ever undertaken in the global pharmaceutical sector at the time.
100 years of creativity, innovation and creating healthcare solutions
Date of preparation: June 2024 | Reference: OPE-NPR-2300027 (v2.0)