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Home > Company Index > Drugs > Drug Manufacturers - Major > DAIICHI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.

DAIICHI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
 PROFILE
DAIICHI PHARMACEUTICAL makes prescription drugs, OTC treatments, and animal health products. The firm's prescription drugs include treatments for allergies, hypertension, and stroke; it also has several drugs in clinical trials. OTC medications include cold remedies and pain relievers. Its fine chemicals division makes bulk products for pharmaceuticals, food additives, and other uses. While the firm and its subsidiaries have operations in the US, Europe, and other regions, Japan represents nearly 85% of sales. The firm is trying to boost research and development through research alliances with companies such as Aventis. DAIICHI paid 22 US states in order to settle a vitamin price-fixing lawsuit.

 COMPETITION
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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
2000 Sales (mil.): 2,848.50
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 18.1%
Employees: 6,944
Revenue per employee: $410,210.25

 KEY PEOPLE
• Tadashi Suzuki
    CEO
• Hiroyuki Nagasako
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
14-10 Nihonbashi 3-chome, Chuo-ku
Tokyo 103-8234, Japan
Phone: 81-3-3272-0611
Fax: 81-3-3272-7348
Online: Web Site

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