Our Mission

To give people
the closest
possible support

1980
Started dispensing pharmacy business with founding philosophy:
“Achieving True Separation of Drug Prescribing and Dispensing Services”

History of NIHON CHOUZAI Group
(Long-term performance)

Anticipating the times and boldly embracing challenges.  
Since its founding, Nihon Chouzai has grown by taking initiative in breaking new ground. 

Strengths Cultivated over More Than Four Decades

・Quality
・Flexibility
・Pioneer

Business Portfolio

We have evolved into a unique business portfolio by leveraging our expertise in the dispensing pharmacy business and expanding our commitment to healthcare.

2023

TOP MESSAGE

As a healthcare group giving people

the closest possible support,

we do everything in our power to

positively impact all aspects of society.

Dialogue

I am committed to enhancing

corporate value from a long-term

perspective as a representative of a

wide range of stakeholders. 

Mikiharu Noma    Outside Director

Dialogue With
Outside Director

Value Creation

NIHON CHOUZAI will utilize its capital to address social issues through its business and make a wide-ranging contribution to healthcare in Japan.

To give people the closest possible support

Business

Business

Dispensing Pharmacy Business

Nihon Chouzai Co., Ltd., other dispensing subsidiaries

Net sales

280.1Billion yen

Pharmacies with
family pharmacists

85%(as of July 2023)

Operating profit

14.6Billion yen

Pharmacies conducting
At-home healthcare

97%

(twelve or more visit per year,

as of September 2023

A leading company in the pharmacy sector

Information Provision and Consulting Business

Japan Medical Research Institute, Inc.

* Information Provision and Consulting Business results are included in

the Dispensing Pharmacy Business segment.

Supporting customers through

four businesses based on medical big data

Drug information service

Survey and research service

Advertising media service

Data health
support service

Providing high value-added information and services

Pharmaceutical
Manufacturing and Sales
Business

Nihon Generic Co., Ltd., Choseido Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Net sales

38.5Billion yen

Number of drugs
on the market

564
(including two over-the-counter drugs)

Operating profit

Δ1.3Billion yen

Development and
manufacturing bases

5plants1laboratory

A manufacturer of a full line of generic drugs

Medical Professional
Staffing and Placement
Business

Medical Resources Co., Ltd.

Net sales

8Billion yen

Operating profit

0.7Billion yen

Reliability

An HR services company specializing in professionals in healthcare fields

Vision

The most trusted partner
in healthcare