Shionogi, Chugai And Tsumura To Restart Operations In Quake-affected Areas
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Shionogi Pharma Inc. plans to restart its Iwate Prefecture-based factory producing antibiotics and cancer pain relief agents beginning April 11. After the earthquake, the factory suffered damage to equipment and Shionogi plans to prioritize items to manufacture, based on available materials and equipment condition
Shionogi Pharma Inc. plans to restart its Iwate Prefecture-based factory producing antibiotics and cancer pain relief agents beginning April 11. After the earthquake, the factory suffered damage to equipment and Shionogi plans to prioritize items to manufacture, based on available materials and equipment condition. The largest traditional Chinese medicine manufacturer in Japan, Tsumura & Co. plans to restart its factory located in Ibaragi Prefecture from the middle of May. Chugai Pharmaceutical has plans to fully operate its Utsunomiya biopharmaceutical production site by September. (Click here for more - Japanese language) "Chugai, Tsumura To Return Full Operation Amid Power Shortage"--Nikkei Sangyo News (4/6/2011) |