Tokyo, Japan, Sept 14, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. announced today the launch of a new drug for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection, HIV Protease inhibitor 'INVIRASE(R) Tablet 500 mg' (generic name: saquinavir mesilate), on September 15. The NHI price will be 422.30 JPY per tablet (1689.20 JPY per day).