Tsumura is a pharmaceutical company that contributes to the well-being of everyone through products and services based on Kampo medicine and traditional Chinese medicine.
In line with its Corporate Value of “The Best of Nature and Science,” Tsumura takes a scientific approach to pursuing safety, efficacy, and consistency in its pharmaceutical products,
and it continues to grow as a leading company in the prescription Kampo formulation sector.
Tsumura in Figures
130 years in business
In 1893, our founder, Jusha Tsumura, began selling Chujoto, a medicine for women.
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Domestic market share
In the Kampo formulation market83.2%
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Net sales
140.0billion yen
As of March 31, 2023
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Turnover rate
2.67%
※excluding retirees
Average years of service
18.1years
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Average number of days of paid leave taken
14.0days
Average monthly overtime
10.0hours
As of March 31, 2023
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Ratio of female managers
8.4%
As of March 31, 2023
Ratio of male to female employees
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Male
75.7%
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Female
24.3%
As of March 31, 2023
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Business domains
Domestic
Business
124.6billion
yen
China
Business
15.3billion
yen
Prescription Kampo
formulations
129
prescription
- Prescription Kampo
formulations - OTC Kampo formulations
- Raw material crude drugs, Drug pieces, Yakushokudogen products, etc.
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Domestic Business
Continue to expand the Kampo market by providing Kampo solutions that suit each physician
Priority areas:“geriatric health,” “cancer (supportive care)” and “women’s health” -
China Business
Expanding sales of crude drugs and drug pieces in China and entering the traditional Chinese medicinal products business
TSUMURA’s Network
Branches
and sales offices
73locations
Purpose
Lively Living for
Everyone
The Tsumura Group is committed to contributing to the healthy lives of individuals
throughout their life stages by bringing together nature’s wisdom and science.
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Corporate Value
The Best of Nature and Science
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Corporate Mission
To contribute to the unparalleled medical therapeutic power of the combination of Kampo medicine and Western medicine
History of TSUMURA
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1893
Tsumura Juntendo opened for business
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1924
Tsumura Research Institute for Pharmaceutical Science and Tsumura Medicinal Plant Garden opened
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1957
Chujoto Building Clinic opened
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1964
Shizuoka Plant constructed
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1976
Drug price listing
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1982
Ibaraki Plant and Research Laboratories started
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1988
The company name was changed to Tsumura & Co.
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1991
Shenzhen Tsumura Medicine Co., Ltd. Established
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2001
Shanghai Tsumura Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. Established
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2010
Lao Tsumura established
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2017
Joint venture with Ping An Insurance established in China