Book 'Prescription for Health Management' Released, Proposing a New Role of 'Industrial Pharmacist' Based on 15 Years of Pharmacy Experience: 'We Got Certified, But Why Are Employee Health Issues Still Not Resolved?'

Peace Connect Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture; Representative Director: Naoya Okamoto) and Health Management Connect General Incorporated Association (Location: Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture; Representative Director: Naoya Okamoto) have released the book 'Prescription for Health Management—A New Choice: The Industrial Pharmacist, Leveraging Employee Health for Business Success' by Representative Naoya Okamoto, available on Amazon in Kindle and paperback formats.

This book addresses the current reality where, despite achieving certification as a 'Certified Health Management Company,' many organizations still face persistent employee health issues, absenteeism, and turnover. It proposes a new professional role—the 'Industrial Pharmacist'—leveraging pharmacists’ expertise to create meaningful change.

The author, with approximately 15 years of experience engaging with local communities through pharmacy work, compiles insights and practical steps for implementing corporate health management from areas closely tied to employees’ daily lives—medication, nutrition, sleep, lifestyle habits, medication adherence, and health literacy.

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We Got Certified. But Still, Health Issues Won’t Stop.

The Health Management Certification system, promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), has helped raise corporate awareness of health management.

However, many companies report that even after certification, employee health complaints, sick leave, and resignations continue, increasing the burden on HR and administrative staff.

Health checkups are being conducted.

Stress checks are being implemented.

Health education sessions are being held.

Yet, these efforts are not translating into individual behavioral changes or actual health improvements among employees.

This book focuses on the gap between 'doing' and 'working'—proposing the 'Industrial Pharmacist' as a new option to move beyond compliance and implement health management effectively at the workplace.

Introducing a New Professional Role: Bringing Pharmacists’ Expertise into the Workplace

The 'Industrial Pharmacist' proposed in this book is a new pharmacist role that complements occupational physicians, nurses, registered dietitians, and HR departments by accompanying companies in addressing health challenges.

By proactively supporting areas close to employees’ daily lives—such as medication, nutrition, sleep, lifestyle habits, medication use, and health literacy—the Industrial Pharmacist helps implement effective health management.

【Five Key Features of the Book】

1. Systematizing the Concept of the 'Industrial Pharmacist'

Provides a structured framework for applying pharmacists’ expertise to corporate health management.

2. Practical Design for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

Offers flexible engagement models (starting from a few hours per month) and concrete steps for supporting companies’ health initiatives.

3. Analyzing the Gap Between 'Certification' and 'Implementation' in Health Management

Explains why health management often becomes superficial in many companies and identifies structural causes.

4. Comprehensive End-of-Book Resources

Includes checklists for implementation, sample support programs, FAQs, a glossary, and an annual activity calendar.

5. Presenting a New Career Path for Pharmacists

Proposes a new way for pharmacists to work beyond traditional roles in pharmacies and medical institutions, bridging community healthcare and corporate wellness.

【Selected Table of Contents】

Chapter 1: Employee Health Issues Reflect Company Health Issues

Chapter 2: Why Health Management Stops at 'Certification'

Chapter 3: What Is an Industrial Pharmacist?

Chapter 4: How Is an Industrial Pharmacist Different from an Occupational Physician?

Chapter 5: Preventive Health Support Only Pharmacists Can Provide

Chapter 6: Five Values an Industrial Pharmacist Brings to a Company

Chapter 7: The Prescription for Health Management—Practical Steps

Chapter 8: Why SMEs Especially Need an Industrial Pharmacist

Chapter 9: The Potential of Industrial Pharmacists to Connect Community Healthcare and Business

【Author Profile】

Naoya Okamoto

Representative Director, Peace Connect Co., Ltd. / Representative Director, Health Management Connect General Incorporated Association

Pharmacist, Certified Training Pharmacist, Certified Practical Training Instructor Pharmacist, ONP (Nutrition Counselor), Health Management Advisor

Born in Ōgaki City, Gifu Prefecture in 1983. Graduated from Niigata University of Pharmacy.

Worked for approximately 15 years in pharmacy settings, serving as store manager, area manager, and director.

Currently based in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, leading pharmacy operations, home nursing services, and health management support, while advocating for the new professional role of 'Industrial Pharmacist' to integrate employee health into business strategy.

【Trademark Information】

The name and logo of 'Industrial Pharmacist' are currently under trademark application as Application No. 2025-078121 and No. 2025-078122.

Applicant: Naoya Okamoto

Filing Date: July 9, 2025

【Publication Details】

Title: Prescription for Health Management—A New Choice: The Industrial Pharmacist, Leveraging Employee Health for Business Success

Author: Naoya Okamoto

Format: A5 (148×210mm)

Pages: 147

Format: Amazon Kindle / Paperback

Release Date: Spring 2026

Sales Page: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0GZSLPDFR

【Related Organizations】

Peace Connect Co., Ltd.

Location: Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture

Representative Director: Naoya Okamoto

Business: Pharmacy operations, home nursing services, health management support

URL: https://pc-medicine.com

URL: https://thepisco.org

Health Management Connect General Incorporated Association

Representative Director: Naoya Okamoto

URL: https://health-management-connect.com

Inquiries Regarding This Announcement

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