Following the successful market expansion in Vietnam, Senju and DKSH have announced their expanded partnership to provide Thai patients with treatments for eye diseases.
Media release
Bangkok, September 17, 2020 – DKSH Business Unit Healthcare, Asia's leading partner for healthcare companies, and Senju Pharmaceutical, Japan's leading company specializing in ophthalmology, have entered into a collaboration to bring Senju's cataract treatment to hospitals, clinics and pharmacies across Thailand.
Senju Pharmaceutical and DKSH have already been partnering in Vietnam since April 2018. The expanded collaboration in Thailand emphasizes the long-standing relationship between the two companies and reinforces the strong position and presence of DKSH in Asia.
Yoshida Shuhei, President of Senju Pharmaceutical, said: “It is an honor to extend the strategic partnership with DKSH. The company offers all key services along the entire value chain and has extensive local and global networks. Our mission is to contribute to the eye health of people around the world, and we aim to create superior pharmaceutical products that enable people to sense the joy of life. We believe that DKSH is the right partner to transform our mission into reality in Thailand.”
John Clare, Vice President, Healthcare, DKSH Thailand and Indochina, said: “We are proud to partner with Senju Pharmaceutical in Thailand, a company which, like us, is committing to enriching people's lives. With a broad reach across pharmacy and medical channels in Thailand, we are dedicated to drive the expansion for Senju's eye disease treatment for the health and well-being of Thai patients.”
For further information, please contact:
DKSH Business Unit Healthcare
Sheena Flannery
Director, Group Communications
Phone +66 2220 9739
sheena.flannery@dksh.com
About Senju Pharmaceutical
Established in 1947 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, Senju Pharmaceutical is a company that develops, manufactures and commercializes a variety of innovative products on a global basis, specializing in ophthalmic preparations.
About DKSH
DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. The Group helps companies to grow across the Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials and Technology. The service portfolio covers sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the Group operates in 36 markets with 33,350 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.6 billion in 2019. With its Swiss heritage, DKSH has been deeply rooted in Asia Pacific since 1865. The DKSH Business Unit Healthcare distributes pharmaceuticals, consumer health and over-the-counter (OTC) products as well as medical devices. With around 8,220 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 6.0 billion in 2019.