Japan drugmaker reports two more deaths in cholesterol supplement scare

Akihiro Kobayashi, President of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co, left, bows during a press conference in Osaka, on March 22, 2024. - Kyodo News via AP

TOKYO: A Japanese drugmaker whose dietary supplements are at the centre of a growing health scare reported on Thursday (March 27) two more deaths potentially related to its tablets.

Last week, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical recalled three supplement brands -- "Beni Koji Choleste Help" and two others -- after customer complaints of kidney problems.