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Toyama Chemical: Pharma Div. Sales Down 8.4%

May 29, 2006
Toyama Chemical's pharmaceutical division posted sales of \21,146 million (-8.4% from the previous year) for the fiscal year ended March 2006. Sales of ethical drugs to Taisho Toyama Pharmaceutical fell 4.6% to \11,991 million due to tougher market competition resulting…

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