Kracie Pharma Exhibits and Co-hosts Seminars on Kampo Medicine for Women at the 78th JSOG Annual Congress

Kracie Pharma, Ltd., which sells over-the-counter and prescription medicines primarily centered on Kampo, exhibited a booth themed on Kampo medicine in women's life stages at the 78th Annual Congress of the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (JSOG) held at the Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park and other venues from Friday, May 15, to Sunday, May 17, 2026. Furthermore, the company co-hosted luncheon seminars focusing on gynecologic cancer survivor care and presenteeism.

Since launching prescription Kampo extract preparations in 1981, Kracie has proposed treatments using Kampo medicine with the aim of realizing patient-centric medical care. In the field of obstetrics and gynecology, in particular, the company has provided Kampo medicine for over half a century, driven by the desire to address women's specific health concerns through Kampo.

At the JSOG Congress held from May 15 to 17, 2026, Kracie's booth provided Kampo information useful for addressing disorders aligned with women's life stages. Additionally, the company co-hosted a luncheon seminar titled 'Essential Knowledge for Gynecologic Cancer Survivor Care: Incorporating a Kampo Medical Approach' on Saturday, May 16, and another titled 'Presenteeism and Kampo: Effective Use of Kampo Medicine in Women's Healthcare' on Sunday, May 17. Approximately 1,000 medical professionals participated in the booth and seminars combined.

■ Event Overview
Conference: 78th Annual Congress of the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
(https://www.congre.co.jp/jsog2026/index.html)
Dates: May 15 (Fri) - May 17 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park, etc.
Eligibility: JSOG members, non-members (doctors, early-career trainees, medical staff, medical students)
Exhibits: 1) Panel displays (- Kampo for women's life stages, - Goals of using Kampo medicine in women's healthcare, - 'KB2 Stick'); 2) Materials for medical professionals; 3) Medication administration aid 'Okusuri Pakutto Neruneru'

■ Luncheon Seminar 1 Overview
Theme: Essential Knowledge for Gynecologic Cancer Survivor Care: Incorporating a Kampo Medical Approach
Date/Time: May 16, 2026 (Sat) 12:30 - 13:30
Venue: Room 9 (Sapporo Prince Hotel, International Pavilion Pamir 6F Biei/Tokachi)
Speakers: (Chair) Prof. Seiji Mabuchi, Hyogo Medical University; (Speaker) Prof. Hiroaki Kajiyama, Nagoya University
Co-hosts: 78th JSOG Congress / Kracie Pharma, Ltd.

■ Luncheon Seminar 2 Overview
Theme: Presenteeism and Kampo: Effective Use of Kampo Medicine in Women's Healthcare
Date/Time: May 17, 2026 (Sun) 12:20 - 13:20
Venue: Room 3 (Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park 2F Regent Hall)
Speakers: (Chair) Prof. Koichi Terauchi, Institute of Science Tokyo; (Speaker) Clinical Prof. Eiji Nishio, Fujita Health University
Co-hosts: 78th JSOG Congress / Kracie Pharma, Ltd.

■ About Kracie's Prescription Kampo Medicines
In 1981, Kracie launched prescription Kampo extract formulations of traditional Kampo medicines. While Kampo was conventionally consumed as a decoction, the extract formulation allowed patients to take it easily. In addition to fine granules, the company introduced tablet-type products for patients who dislike the taste and smell of Kampo.

Responding to patient feedback requesting fewer daily doses and noting frequent missed lunchtime doses, Kracie launched the 'KB2 Stick' in 2002, the first twice-daily prescription Kampo extract formulation. It features a compact stick packaging that is easy to ingest and carry. Kracie is the only company offering a twice-daily line of prescription Kampo extracts matching modern lifestyles. The company will continue providing formulations suited to patient lifestyles.

■ About Kracie Pharma
As Kampo professionals, Kracie Pharma has supported the health and well-being of people in Japan for over half a century. It offers a wide range of products from OTC to prescription medicines under an integrated in-house system. Responding to changing societal views on health, the company aims to enhance the health value provided through Kampo medicine by strengthening the collaboration between its prescription and OTC fields as 'Kracie's Kampo'.