Yutoku Pharmaceutical Ind. Co.,

What Yutoku Pharmaceutical Ind. Co., does

Yutoku Pharmaceutical Ind. Co., Ltd. (祐徳薬品工業株式会社) is a privately held Japanese pharmaceutical manufacturer founded in 1952 in Kashima City, Saga Prefecture, with a 70-plus-year specialization in external preparations (外用剤) — topical analgesic patches, adhesive bandages, and related skin-application products. The company manufactures from a single integrated site at the Kashima Factory and distributes nationwide through five regional sales branches (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Hokkaido-Tohoku), serving Japanese pharmacies, drugstores, medical institutions, and Amazon Marketplace consumers with two flagship brand families: Cutban (カットバン) adhesive bandages, in market since 1961, and the Pastime (パスタイム) analgesic line spanning LX, ZX, FX, and Plus sub-series across tape, cream, and lotion formats containing loxoprofen, diclofenac, and felbinac. Underlying technology includes the proprietary Oil-in-Plaster (オイルinプラスター) skin-friendly adhesive system, SACS sweat-resistant adhesion technology, and the Pita-tto Line fold design for hygienic bandage application.

The revenue model is a straightforward unit-sale OTC and quasi-drug business: products are sold wholesale to retail pharmacies, drugstores, and medical institutions at publicly listed recommended retail prices ranging from ¥396 (Cutban S 36-piece consumer pack) to ¥34,980 (15kg Abiant K institutional bath additive bulk), with prescription drugs routed through Medical Representatives to hospitals and clinics. Five disclosed revenue streams — OTC pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs (bath additives, adhesive tapes), medical devices (bandages, blood-stop pads), prescription drugs, and nutritional supplements (Astakibalance-i) — flow through the same channel infrastructure with no subscription, licensing, or recurring-revenue component. The company invests in medical-professional engagement via the quarterly Tasuku (祐) magazine distributed by MRs since 2012, and runs consumer-facing touchpoints including TV commercials, local Saga prefecture festival booths, and the corporate Cutban-branded X/Twitter account.

Yutoku reported ¥11.7 billion in revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2026 with 433 employees. Under leadership of Chairman Hiroyuki Yoshitake (吉武浩幸) and President Masataka Yamaguchi (山口雅孝), appointed June 2025, the company underwent a corporate identity refresh in July 2025 and is executing a premium-tier upgrade cadence with the March 2026 launch of Pastime LX8.

Name

Yutoku Pharmaceutical Ind. Co.,

Legal name

祐徳薬品工業株式会社 (YUTOKU PHARMACEUTICAL IND.Co., LTD.)

Website

https://yutokuyakuhin.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

OTC Topical Analgesics and Adhesive Bandages

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (32541)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834)

akta.pro primary industry

Pain Relief & Anti-Inflammatory (Analgesics) (HLAIADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

First Aid & Wound Care (HLAIADAM), OTC Pain Relief & Fever (Analgesics, Anti-inflammatory, Topical Pain Relief) (CRADAMAC), Dermatology & Topical Skin Treatments (HLAIADAE)

Keywords

• Topical analgesics
• Adhesive bandages
• External preparations
• OTC pharmaceuticals
• Medicated bath additives

Headquarters

HQ city

Kashima

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OTC Pharmaceuticals Sales: Sale of over-the-counter (一般用医薬品) topical analgesic and anti-inflammatory products through pharmacies and drugstores nationwide.
2. Quasi-drug Sales: Sale of quasi-drug products including medicated bath additives (薬用入浴剤), adhesive tapes, and related products.
3. Medical Device Sales: Sale of medical devices including sanitary materials (衛生材料) such as bandages, blood stop pads, and acupuncture supplies.
4. Prescription Drug Sales: Sale of prescription (医療用医薬品) topical analgesic products distributed through medical institutions.
5. Nutritional Supplement Sales: Sale of nutritional functional foods (栄養機能食品) including Astakibalans-i supplement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Yutoku Pharmaceutical manufactures and sells external preparation pharmaceutical products including OTC topical analgesic and anti-inflammatory patches (Pastime series), emergency adhesive bandages (Cutban series), medicated bath additives, adhesive medical tapes, corn/callus removers, and nutritional supplements. The company also supplies prescription drugs and medical devices to medical institutions in Japan.

Product overview

Yutoku Pharmaceutical Ind. Co., is a manufacturer specializing in external application pharmaceutical products (貼り薬・塗り薬). The product portfolio consists of adhesive bandages (cutban series), analgesic/anti-inflammatory patches and creams (pastime series), corn/callus removers, adhesive tapes, medicated bath products, and nutritional supplements. The core Pastime analgesic line includes multiple generations (LX8.1 Premium as latest, LX Premium, LX, ZX, FX series) in various formats (tape, cream, lotion) with different active ingredients (loxoprofen, diclofenac, felbinac). The Cutban emergency bandage series offers various types for different needs (standard, stretch, waterproof, repair pads). The company focuses on topical medications for pain relief, wound care, and health maintenance, with products distributed through pharmacies and drugstores across Japan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cut-Ban (カットバン): Emergency adhesive bandages (救急絆創膏) brand including standard, stretch fabric, waterproof, and jumbo sizes.
• Pastime (パスタイム)
• Bloodban (ブラッドバン)
• Abiant K (アビアントK)

Products and services

• Pastime LX8.1 Premium (パスタイムLX8.1プレミアム) Latest generation analgesic adhesive patches for back pain, stiff shoulders, joint pain, and muscle pain containing higher concentration loxoprofen sodium in an oil-in-plaster formula for skin-friendly wear.
• Pastime LX8.1 Premium Large (パスタイムLX8.1プレミアム大判) Large size version of Pastime LX8.1 Premium patches for extended coverage of larger affected areas.
• Pastime LX Premium (パスタイムLXプレミアム) Premium analgesic patches combining loxoprofen, l-menthol, and vitamin E in an oil-in-plaster formula with skin-friendly adhesion and clean peeling.
• Pastime LX Premium Large (パスタイムLXプレミアム大判) Large size premium analgesic patches with enhanced coverage for larger affected areas.
• Pastime LX (パスタイムLX) Analgesic adhesive patches containing loxoprofen sodium hydrate for treatment of back pain, stiff shoulders, joint pain, and muscle pain.
• Pastime LX-L (パスタイムLX-L) Large size version of Pastime LX patches with loxoprofen sodium for 24-hour pain relief coverage.
• Pastime ZX (パスタイムZX) Analgesic patches containing 2% diclofenac sodium for joint pain, muscle pain, and back pain with 24-hour effectiveness.
• Pastime ZX-L (パスタイムZX-L) Large size version of Pastime ZX patches with 2% diclofenac sodium for extended coverage.
• Pastime ZX Cream (パスタイムZXクリーム) Smooth cream formulation containing 1% diclofenac sodium for pain and swelling relief, alcohol-free with subtle fragrance.
• Pastime ZX Lotion (パスタイムZXローション) Topical lotion containing 1% diclofenac sodium with 3% l-menthol for refreshing application to neck and shoulder pain.
• Pastime FX7 (パスタイムFX7) Analgesic plaster patches containing 35mg felbinac per patch for joint pain, muscle pain, and stiff shoulders.
• Pastime FX7-L (パスタイムFX7-L) Large size version of Pastime FX7 patches containing 70mg felbinac per patch for extended coverage.
• Pastime FX7 Warming (パスタイムFX7温感) Warming sensation analgesic plasters with mild warming effect from nonylic acid vanillylamide.
• Pastime FX Koharu (パスタイムFXこはる) Herbal-scented analgesic plasters containing 5% felbinac, 4.2% l-menthol, and 2.3% tocopherol acetate with lavender and citrus fragrances.
• Pastime Plus (パスタイムプラス) Class 3 OTC cooling sensation analgesic patches for shoulder and back pain containing 6% l-menthol and vitamin E.
• Pastime Warming Plus (パスタイム温感プラス) Class 3 OTC warming sensation analgesic patches with mild warming effect for shoulder and back pain.
• Cutban (カットバン) Emergency adhesive bandages with semi-transparent design and Pita-to-Line feature for easy application without touching the pad.
• Cutban Stretch (カットバン伸縮布) Flexible fabric-type adhesive bandages with strong adhesion and a special pad that resists sticking to wounds, designed for use during water work.
• Cutban Jumbo Size (カットバンジャンボサイズ) Large-sized adhesive bandages with special net-processed pad, elastic knit tape, and benzalkonium chloride treated pad.
• Waterproof Cutban D (防水カットバンD) Waterproof adhesive bandages with high water resistance and strong adhesion to protect wounds from water during bathing and water work.
• Cutban Repair Pad (カットバンリペアパッド) Hydrocolloid wound care patches that protect wounds gently, reduce pain, and promote faster healing through a moist environment.
• Cutban Yu (カットバン優) Soft and comfortable gentle skin-type adhesive bandages with high breathability to prevent moisture buildup.
• New Cutcone (新カットコーン) Corn, callus, and wart remover containing 50% salicylic acid with a soft protective pad to relieve pressure on affected areas.
• Yutoku Kamban (ユートクカミバン) White-base adhesive medical tape with strong adhesion and low skin irritation for clinical use.
• Yutoku Sarpu (ユートクサープ) Skin-conforming adhesive medical tape with low skin irritation and X-ray transparency for clinical fixation.
• Yutoku Tape Pore (ユートクテープポア) Ventilated medical adhesive tape with pores that allow skin breathing while maintaining adhesion for clinical fixation.
• Bath Abiento K (浴用アビエントK) Medicated bath additive containing protein-dissolving enzymes, sodium bicarbonate, and citrus herbal blend for fatigue relief, muscle pain, and skin care.
• Astakibalance-i (アスタキバランス-i) Nutritional functional food supplement containing Haematococcus pluvialis algae extract (astaxanthin), anthocyanins, and lutein with vitamin A for eye and skin health.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 久留米大学 (Kurume University)Strategic or Co-development PartnerMedical institution featured in the '祐' corporate magazine for healthcare professionals, demonstrating collaborative relationship in medical education and awareness.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Japanese OTC powerhouse with a broad portfolio of household health and personal-care products sold through drugstores. Comparable channel strategy (mass retail/drugstore) and similar consumer-brand orientation, though with a wider product range than Yutoku.
• Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co., Ltd. OTC arm of Daiichi Sankyo, producing analgesic patches, cold remedies, and dermatology products sold through Japanese pharmacies. Comparable business model and distribution footprint to Yutoku's quasi-drug and OTC offerings.
• Mikasa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Japanese maker of adhesive bandages, plasters, and sanitary materials. Closely comparable to Yutoku's Cutban line, with similar positioning in first-aid dressings sold through Japanese drugstores and pharmacies.
• Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Leading Japanese OTC healthcare manufacturer spanning eye care (Mentholatum), dermatology, and topical pain relief. Comparable scope across OTC categories and similar Japanese retail distribution model to Yutoku.
• Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Major Japanese OTC pharmaceutical company producing topical analgesics (e.g., Lipacrevan), quasi-drugs, and consumer health products. Directly comparable product mix, channel strategy (pharmacy/drugstore), and Japanese domestic focus as Yutoku.
• Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. Japanese pharmaceutical leader in topical analgesics, best known for the Salonpas and Loxonin S patch brands. Direct competitor to Yutoku's Pastime series, serving the same OTC analgesics category through pharmacies and drugstores across Japan.
• Kowa Company, Ltd. Japanese pharmaceutical and consumer health company producing OTC analgesics and topical treatments (e.g., Vantelin). Comparable focus on pharmacy-channel OTC healthcare in Japan.

Broad incumbents

• Beiersdorf AG (Hansaplast/Elastoplast): Global consumer healthcare company whose Hansaplast/Elastoplast brand competes in adhesive bandages and wound care. Overlaps with Yutoku's Cutban franchise in product category, but at much greater scale and geographic reach.
• Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health (Band-Aid): Global consumer healthcare giant whose Band-Aid brand defines the adhesive bandage category globally. Comparable in product category (wound-care bandages) but operates as a multinational incumbent with a far broader portfolio than Yutoku.
• Haleon plc (Voltaren): Global consumer healthcare major whose Voltaren brand (diclofenac-based) directly competes in topical anti-inflammatory patches and creams. Comparable therapeutic positioning to Yutoku's Pastime ZX line, though at multinational scale.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CUTBAN_yutoku
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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