Hachidai Pharmaceutical

Hachidai Pharmaceutical is a Japanese pharmaceutical company headquartered in the historic Dosho-machi district of Osaka, a traditional hub for the nation's drug industry. Established in 1947, the company specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of pharmaceutical products, quasi-drugs, and cosmetics, with a core focus on external preparations such as eye drops and ointments. In addition to marketing its own proprietary brands, Hachidai serves as a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) for other healthcare firms. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Nara Prefecture that comply with Japanese Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. Its business model emphasizes the reliable supply of essential over-the-counter and generic medications to the Japanese market.