The Maker Behind SPOLBAN
Yutoku Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1952 in Kashima, Saga Prefecture — a region steeped in the history and tradition of pharmaceutical craftsmanship — Yutoku Pharmaceutical is a specialist manufacturer of external patches and topical preparations, and the maker of SPOLBAN.
Contributing to people’s health and happiness through compassion and reliable technology.
Since our founding in October 1952, we have grown as a manufacturer of adhesive plasters and external patches. We aim to become the most trusted specialist maker of topical preparations — in people and in technology alike.
We put people first, nurture human strength, and strive to be a company of shining employees — a company that is chosen, and one built to last a hundred years. In the field of external patches, we devote ourselves to developing and improving high-quality, high-performance products, earning trust through reliable, stable supply.
Masataka YamaguchiPresident & Representative Director
Mission
To contribute to the health and happiness of people through compassion and reliable technology.
Vision
To become the most trusted specialist manufacturer of topical preparations — in people and in technology.
Our Values
- ✓Act with gratitude and foster a bright, positive workplace.
- ✓Respect one another and build relationships where opinions are freely shared.
- ✓Comply with laws and provide safe, reliable, high-quality products.
- ✓Continually refine our knowledge and technology to keep creating value.
Our History
Over seventy years of external-patch innovation.
- 1952
Yutoku Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd. founded in Kashima, Saga Prefecture, as a manufacturer of adhesive plasters and external patches.
- 1957
“Yutoku Ban” adhesive plaster launched.
- 1961
“Cutban” adhesive bandage launched.
- 1984
SPOLBAN (スポールバン) press-needle patch launched.
- 1987
New Kashima Factory built and brought into operation.
- 1995
“Mohrus Tape (Yutoku)” launched.
- 2006
Kashima Logistics Center established and brought into operation.
- 2013
Mohrus Poultice 30/60 mg and multiple new patch products launched.
- 2020
Rivastigmine Tape (YP) transdermal system launched.
- 2023
Pastime LX Premium series launched.
- 2026
Pastime LX8.1 Premium series launched.
Locations
Headquarters & Head Office Factory
2596-1 Ōaza Nōtomibun, Kashima City, Saga 849-1393, Japan
Tel. +81-954-63-1231
Kashima Factory
1-1 Ōaza Nōtomibun, Kashima City, Saga 849-1312, Japan
Tel. +81-954-62-1111
Sales HQ & Fukuoka Branch
Ocean Hakata Bldg., 5-32 Reisenmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0039, Japan
Tel. +81-92-271-7702
Osaka Branch
Imon Esaka Ekimae Bldg., 10-34 Toyotsu-cho, Suita, Osaka 564-0051, Japan
Tel. +81-6-6380-1451
Nagoya Branch
Shinoda Bldg., 1-26-14 Aoi, Higashi-ku, Nagoya 461-0004, Japan
Tel. +81-52-856-3039
Tokyo Branch
1-1-21 Higashi-kōjiya, Ōta-ku, Tokyo 144-0033, Japan
Tel. +81-3-3745-6151
Hokkaido & Tohoku Branch
Yamachi Bldg., 2-4-1-24 Kotoni-nijō, Nishi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 063-0812, Japan
Tel. +81-11-688-6758
Experience Japanese-made SPOLBAN
The same craftsmanship and quality that has defined Yutoku Pharmaceutical for over seventy years goes into every SPOLBAN press-needle patch.
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