Pharmacia
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
OTC Nicorette smoking cessation gum to launch in Japan this year following Ministry of Health's approval for non-Rx sale June 20, company announces. Only original flavor will be sold initially. Nicorette is first OTC cessation product approved in Japan, Pharmacia says. Firm cites 1999 statistics showing almost 53% of Japanese men, 12% of women smoke. Takeda Chemical Industries will distribute gum (1"The Tan Sheet" May 21, In Brief)
OTC Nicorette smoking cessation gum to launch in Japan this year following Ministry of Health's approval for non-Rx sale June 20, company announces. Only original flavor will be sold initially. Nicorette is first OTC cessation product approved in Japan, Pharmacia says. Firm cites 1999 statistics showing almost 53% of Japanese men, 12% of women smoke. Takeda Chemical Industries will distribute gum (1 (Also see "Nicorette" - Pink Sheet, 21 May, 2001.)). |