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)