What Pharmarise Holdings does

Pharmarise Holdings Corporation (ファーマライズホールディングス株式会社, TSE Standard: 2796) operates a national network of 400-plus dispensing pharmacies, drugstores, and convenience stores across Japan, organized through a multi-brand portfolio that includes Pharmarise Pharmacy (ファーマライズ薬局), GOOD AID, Sakura Pharmacy (さくら薬局), Yui Pharmacy (ゆい薬局), Kawahara Pharmacy (かわはら薬局), Trimm Pharmacy (トリム薬局), Shinsei Pharmacy (新世薬局), Koseido Pharmacy (幸生堂薬局), Minami Pharmacy (みなみ薬局), and Pharmarise Medical Mall Sapporo. The group is structured around multiple wholly-owned regional subsidiaries (Pharmarise Co., Ltd., GOOD AID, Kamisuto, Healthy Work, Hokkaido Pharmarise, next PH, Taiyo Yakuhin, Heisei Yakuhin) and serves patients in all seven major regions of Japan from Hokkaido/Tohoku through Shikoku/Kyushu/Okinawa.

Vertically integrated operations encompass prescription dispensing, OTC retail sales (including the Pastel cosmetics line), medical document storage and management, clinic opening support for doctors seeking new practice sites, medical mall real estate development, nursing care, and lifestyle/community formats such as Cafe Nyarmarise. Underlying technology includes cloud-enabled pharmacy management systems for prescription handling, drug inventory, and patient medication history; electronic prescription handling integrated with Japan's national My Number Card insurance verification; Unified Threat Management (UTM) cybersecurity across all locations; and online medication consultation capabilities. The company holds differentiated regulatory certifications — Health Support Pharmacy (健康サポート薬局) status, certified pharmacy (認定薬局) credentials, barrier-free pharmacy implementation, and immunosuppressant-handling licensing — with stated KPIs of 110-plus Health Support Pharmacy locations, 90%+ home/facility dispensing coverage, and 60% cloud service adoption for major pharmacies.

Revenue is generated principally from dispensing fees administered through Japan's universal national health insurance framework, augmented by OTC product markup, professional service fees for clinic opening support, managed services for medical document storage, and consumer-facing retail and cafe revenue. Distribution is executed through company-owned and subsidiary-operated physical storefronts (no franchise model documented) plus direct enterprise sales of clinic opening and real estate matching services to physicians. The group's leadership includes Ohno Tomichi as President and founder, with Sayoko Ono as a Director and founding member, and is wholly independent (no parent company). The most significant recent corporate action was the January 11, 2024 acquisition of GOOD AID Co., Ltd. and its subsidiary Machihoke.

Name

Pharmarise Holdings

Legal name

ファーマライズホールディングス株式会社 (Pharmarise Holdings Corporation)

Website

https://pharmarise.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Pharmarise Holdings operates 400-plus dispensing pharmacies and drugstores across Japan under multiple regional brands, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market (2796). It serves individual patients via prescription dispensing and OTC retail, and doctors through clinic opening support, medical mall development, and integrated healthcare services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Pharmacy Services

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110), Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (45611), Health and Personal Care Retailers (456)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail & Community Pharmacies (Chain/Independent) (HLAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospital & Health-System Pharmacies (Inpatient/Outpatient) (HLAFALAB), Specialty Pharmacy & Complex Therapy Management Platforms (HLACAKAG), Medication Setup & Organization (Pill Boxes/Dispill/Packaging) (HSABALAB)

Keywords

• Dispensing pharmacy services
• Drugstore retail
• Clinic opening support
• Medical mall development
• Pharmaceutical care

Headquarters

HQ city

Nakanoku

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dispensing Pharmacy Services: Revenue from dispensing prescription medications at company-operated pharmacies across Japan. Provides medication counseling, prescription fulfillment, and health management services to patients.
2. Product Sales (Drugstore): Revenue from OTC pharmaceuticals, supplements, cosmetics (Cosmetics Store Pastel), and general merchandise sold through pharmacy locations and dedicated retail outlets.
3. Clinic Opening Support Services: Revenue from supporting doctors in opening clinics, including medical mall development, real estate matching, and practice management consulting services.
4. Medical Document Storage Management: Services for storing and managing medical records and documentation for healthcare facilities.
5. Cafe Nyarmalice Operations: Operating themed cafes as part of the pharmacy network, offering community engagement and lifestyle services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pharmarise Holdings Corporation operates a nationwide network of dispensing pharmacies and drugstores across Japan, providing prescription medication dispensing, health consultations, OTC pharmaceutical retail, and related healthcare services. The company also supports doctors in establishing new clinics through site selection, real estate matching, and operational assistance, and operates medical malls, medical document storage services, and nursing care services.

Product overview

Pharmarise Holdings Corporation is a Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market-listed pharmacy group operating a multi-format, multi-brand pharmacy portfolio across Japan. The company operates primarily through its core dispensing pharmacy business (ファーマライズ薬局), with acquired brands including GOOD AID pharmacies. Additional sub-brands include Sakura Pharmacy (さくら薬局), Yui Pharmacy (ゆい薬局), Trimm Pharmacy (トリム薬局), Kawahara Pharmacy (かわはら薬局), Shinsei Pharmacy (新世薬局), and Kohseido Pharmacy (幸生堂薬局). The group provides integrated healthcare services including pharmacy operations, retail drugstore sales, medical document storage/management, nursing care, clinic opening support, and wellness cafe operations. With a network exceeding 400 stores nationwide spanning Hokkaido to Okinawa, the company supports regional healthcare through community pharmacies, medical malls, and home healthcare services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pharmarise Pharmacy (ファーマライズ薬局): Main pharmacy brand operating across Japan
• Yui Pharmacy (ゆい薬局)
• Kawahara Pharmacy (かわはら薬局)
• Trim Pharmacy (トリム薬局)
• Sakura Pharmacy (さくら薬局)
• Koseido Pharmacy (幸生堂薬局)
• Shinsei Pharmacy (新世薬局)
• Minami Pharmacy (みなみ薬局)
• Medical Mall (医疗モール)
• Cafe Nyarmarise (カフェにゃーまらいず)

Products and services

• Dispensing Pharmacy Services (Pharmarise Pharmacy and sub-brands)

Quantifiable outcome

• Home/facility dispensing coverage at 90%+ of pharmacies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• GOOD AID Co., Ltd. (GOOD AID株式会社)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 January 2024Pharmarise HD announced the acquisition/incorporation of GOOD AID as a subsidiary on January 11, 2024. GOOD AID operates 25 self-care pharmacies across Japan's Kanto, Chubu, and Kansai regions, with 6 additional stores through its subsidiary Machihoke. The integration strengthens Pharmarise's pharmacy business strategy and expands its network footprint.
• Machihoke (マチホケ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of GOOD AID operating 6 additional pharmacy stores. Part of the GOOD AID group acquisition that expanded Pharmarise Holdings' pharmacy network.
• Pharmarise Co., Ltd. (ファーマライズ株式会社)coreOthersMain operating subsidiary managing pharmacy operations and retail drugstore business within the Pharmarise Holdings group structure.
• Kagaku Co., Ltd. (株式会社ケミスト)supportingOthersGroup company operating pharmacies including stores in Nagasaki prefecture such as Ueno-machi Pharmacy (うえの町薬局).
• Healthy Work Co., Ltd. (株式会社ヘルシーワーク)supportingOthersGroup company operating pharmacies including stores in Osaka prefecture such as Koseido Pharmacy North Shin-etsu Store (幸生堂薬局北信太店).
• Hokkaido Pharmarise Co., Ltd. (北海道ファーマライズ株式会社)supportingOthersRegional subsidiary operating pharmacies in the Hokkaido/Tohoku area of Japan.
• Taiyo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (大洋薬品株式会社)supportingOthersGroup company within the Pharmarise Holdings group structure.
• Heisei Chemical Co., Ltd. (有限会社平成薬品)supportingOthersGroup company within the Pharmarise Holdings group structure.
• next PH Co., Ltd. (next PH株式会社)supportingOthersGroup company operating pharmacies including Trim Pharmacy Miyazaki (トリム薬局都城店).
• Makina Co., Ltd. (株式会社マクニカ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for health measurement events. Pharmarise partnered with Makina to conduct health measurement events nationwide (健康測定イベント), expanding community health engagement initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Medical System Network: Japanese holding company that consolidates regional pharmacy businesses under a network model. Comparable for its pharmacy-focused holding structure and M&A-driven growth.
• Cosmos Pharmaceutical: Discount drugstore operator in Japan with growing dispensing pharmacy operations. Comparable as a multi-format pharmacy retailer competing for the same consumer.
• Create SD: Drugstore chain in Japan with an expanding dispensing pharmacy business. Comparable in combining dispensing pharmacy with retail health products.
• Sugi Holdings: Japanese drugstore and pharmacy operator with dispensing services. Comparable in the integrated dispensing and OTC retail format targeting aging Japanese consumers.
• Tsuruha Holdings: Major Japanese drugstore and dispensing pharmacy chain operating hundreds of stores nationwide. Closely comparable in the dual dispensing + drugstore retail model that defines Pharmarise.
• Welcia Holdings: One of Japan's largest drugstore and dispensing pharmacy chains, with thousands of stores combining OTC retail with prescription dispensing. Directly comparable as a multi-format pharmacy operator in the same Japanese market.
• Matsumotokiyoshi Holdings: Largest drugstore chain in Japan by store count, with substantial dispensing pharmacy operations. Comparable as a national pharmacy and OTC retail competitor.
• Sundrug: Listed Japanese drugstore chain with a significant dispensing pharmacy footprint. Comparable in scale and in the combined OTC + prescription dispensing offering.

Emerging players

• Ain Pharmaciez: Mid-sized Japanese dispensing pharmacy chain focused on community pharmacy and home healthcare. Comparable as a community-focused dispensing operator, though smaller scale.
• Qol Holdings: Japanese pharmacy holding company operating dispensing pharmacies and supporting pharmaceutical services. Comparable in dispensing-focused model and network structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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