Completion of Marketing Authorization Transfer for Myoclonus Treatment "Myocarm® Oral Solution 33.3%"
Cheplapharm K.K. announced the completion of the marketing authorization transfer for the myoclonus treatment "Myocarm® Oral Solution 33.3%" from UCB Japan Co., Ltd., effective April 1, 2026. The sales transfer from Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. was also completed on the same date. This brings Cheplapharm's total inherited pharmaceutical products to 15 products across 36 items. The company aims to ensure stable supply and quality maintenance.
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Cheplapharm K.K. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Kentaro Ichimori; hereinafter "Cheplapharm"), a pharmaceutical company engaged in the business of transferring prescription drugs, announced that it has completed the transfer of marketing authorization for the myoclonus treatment "Myocarm® Oral Solution 33.3%," which was previously held by UCB Japan Co., Ltd., effective April 1, 2026. Furthermore, on the same date, the sales transfer* from Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Taiho Pharmaceutical"), the distributor of this product, was also completed. With the completion of this transfer, Cheplapharm has now inherited a cumulative total of 15 products across 36 items since the establishment of its Japanese subsidiary in April 2023.
Based on its past transfer achievements, Cheplapharm intends to further expand its transfer business by widely gaining understanding for its efforts in maintaining quality and ensuring stable supply. Through this, the company aims to realize a world where as many patients as possible can continue to use necessary medicines with peace of mind.
*Sales transfer refers to the transfer of sales activities, such as providing and collecting information regarding this product, from Taiho Pharmaceutical to Cheplapharm.
■ Company Overview
Company Name: Cheplapharm K.K.
Address: 4-14-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
URL: https://www.cheplapharm.jp/
Established: April 2023
Representative: Kentaro Ichimori
Business Activities: Manufacturing and sales of prescription drugs
■ CHEPLAPHARM Group Company Overview
Headquarters Name: CHEPLAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH
Headquarters Location: Greifswald, Germany
Group Sales: Approximately 1,540 million EUR (FY2024)
Locations: France, Russia, Austria, Japan, Switzerland
Group Employees: Approximately 800 people
FAQ
What pharmaceutical product did Cheplapharm K.K. inherit?
It inherited the myoclonus treatment "Myocarm® Oral Solution 33.3%."
How many pharmaceutical products has Cheplapharm K.K. inherited in total?
It has inherited a cumulative total of 15 products across 36 items.