Completion of Marketing Authorization Transfer for Myoclonus Treatment "Myocarm® Oral Solution 33.3%"

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