Wakamoto Pharmaceutical

Ophthalmic Medicines & Consumer Healthcare · Chuo, Tokyo

Wakamoto Pharmaceutical, founded in 1929, manufactures and sells medicines, quasi-drugs, medical devices and health foods. Its pharmaceutical business centers on ophthalmology, covering originator and generic medicines including an ophthalmic surgical aid, supplements and multifocal intraocular lenses. It has a plant and research laboratory in Oi, Kanagawa.

The healthcare business sells the digestive product Kyoryoku Wakamoto, Avanbise medicated toothpaste and Avanbise oral tablets, largely through mail order. A global business exports products and ingredients mainly to Asia and Europe and handles licensing, while in Japan it also provides contract manufacturing and sells diagnostics and raw materials. It had 425 employees as of June 22, 2026.