General Info

Sankyo Pharma is the United States subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sankyo, one of the leaders in the field of pharmaceuticals for more than 100 years. Sankyo was the first modern manufacturer of Western medicines in Japan. The company maintains its position as a source of new therapeutic agents, including important drugs for hypertension and cardiovascular disease. One class of medicines, the statins, symbolizes Sankyo s contributions to the management of cardiovascular disease. The company discovered this category of cholesterol-lowering agents and pioneered their development, revolutionizing the field of cholesterol control. Sankyo Pharma is located in Parsippany, N.J.