press release

Expanding the world's smallest class fingertip blood collection service, "Nudge Fingertip Blood Collection"

2025.02.17 / Last updated: 2025.02.17

is promoting healthcare DX and strengthening prevention of disease pre-illness at Sugi Pharmacy Kansai Osaka area

Starting from Monday, February 17th, 2025, Nudge Health Tech Co., Ltd. will provide the "Nudge Fingertip Blood Collection" service at stores in the Osaka area and some stores in Tokyo, operated by Sugi Pharmacy Co., Ltd. has begun. This has created an environment where you can easily and quickly take health checks at multiple cedar pharmacies in the Kanto and Kansai regions

Characteristics of blood collection of nudge fingertips

"Nudge Fingertip Blood Collection" is a groundbreaking health check service that uses trace blood collection. Blood can be collected from your fingertips and the test can be completed in just 15-20 minutes, making it easy to use in your busy daily life. Furthermore, test results can be easily checked on your smartphone or PC through the pre-registered web service "nudge Web" within 5 days.

This service provides a nudge that will inspire you to take the first step towards health management. It visualizes how lifestyle and dietary improvements are reflected in numbers, and supports individuals' awareness of health.

Available stores

The following are the stores that will be provided with the services of the Sugi Pharmacy store this time. We will gradually expand our offerings, mainly in the Kansai and Kanto areas.

<Tokyo Store>

Nakano Okubo Street Store (Nakano Ward, Tokyo)

<Osaka store>

KITTE Osaka store (Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
Toyosaki Store (Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
Tennoji Station West Store (Abeno-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
Senba Shinsaibashi Branch (Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
Clinic Mall Namba Branch (Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
Shin-Osaka Higashi Branch (Yodogawa Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)

Testing menu

Nudge Fingertip Blood Collection offers two main test menus:

Health Check - Learn about your body -
12 items (liver function, kidney function, lipid metabolism, blood glucose, etc.) 6,050 yen (tax included)
Allergy check - Maybe the symptoms are allergies? ~
46 items (food-based and inhaled allergens) 16,500 yen (tax included)

Both tests are useful for daily health management and pre-illness prevention, and can be dealt with early detection and early response.

About products related to trace blood collection

The Neobit® Mini blood collection tube used for services is a world-class medical device developed by Nipro Corporation, and can perform accurate and reliable tests. It meets the same standards as conventional blood collection tubes, so you can use it with confidence.

Future developments

Nudge Health Tech Co., Ltd. plans to continue expanding its service area and increase the number of test items in the future. We will also promote healthcare DX (digital transformation) and provide high-quality health management tools to more people. We aim to contribute to preventing pre-illness by utilizing trace blood collection and improving the reliability of health management.

Company Profile

■Nudge Health Tech Co., Ltd.

Location : 6-8, Nihonbashi Yokoyamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative : Nakama Takahiro, CEO
Business content : Healthcare services business, technology development business, system development business
Official website : nudge-ht.jp

■Sugi Pharmacy Co., Ltd.

Location : 62-1 Shine, Yokone-cho, Obu-shi, Aichi Prefecture
Representative : President and CEO Sugiura Katsunori
Business content : Operating local drugstores, providing medical care from home
Official website : drugsugi.co.jp