Sundrug Co.,Ltd.

Sundrug Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based healthcare and retail company founded in 1957 and headquartered in Fuchu, Tokyo, that operates a chain of drug stores and dispensing pharmacies across Japan, primarily selling pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and daily necessities. The company functions through two core segments: the Drug Store Business, which generates the majority of its revenue and focuses on over-the-counter medicines, prescription drugs, and cosmetics, and the Discount Store Business, which offers a broad assortment of products including food, household goods, home appliances, clothing, automotive supplies, sporting goods, and alcoholic beverages. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market under the ticker 9989, Sundrug has grown into a significant player in Japan's pharmaceutical retail landscape with a market capitalization of approximately ¥500 billion and over 6,600 full-time employees. The company is led by CEO Hiroshi Sadakata, who has been at the helm since April 2022.