Life sciences industry, which comprises companies and organizations in the biotech, pharma, medical technology, cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, and food processing sector. They are concerned with research and development and manufacturing of products to improve human lives.
The vast majority of laboratory and medical device/equipment dealers and importers in Nigeria have their offices in Lagos state. This is due to the strategic location of the city, as the commercial hub and point-of-entry of most medical supplies to Nigeria. A large population and market size also means most businesses target Lagos. This is … Read more
Medical devices are products used for purposes including patient’s aids, diagnostic imaging and orthopaedics. They are used to prevent, diagnose, monitor, and treatment of diseases. The medical device market in Nigeria is expected to hit US$734.90m in 2024. It will also be expected to grow through 2023 to 2028 at a CAGR of 10.8%. Due … Read more
Medical devices and equipment are regulated through the Medical Device Department (MDD) of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) Ghana. A valid license is required to manufacture or import any medical device in Ghana. Registration of the product is also required. There is a limited manufacturing of medical devices in Ghana, with almost 85% of … Read more
Medreich Ltd is a fully integrated CMO, CDMO pharmaceutical company involved in the manufacture and supplying of active pharmaceutical ingredients, radiopharmaceuticals, solid dosage forms, therapies for allergies, and also contract manufacturing of both sterile and non-sterile products. Their products are mostly capsules, tablets, dry syrups, sachets, and injectables. They export over 80% of manufactured items. … Read more
Bliss GVS Pharma Limited is a pharmaceutical company based in Mumbai, India that develop, manufacture and market high quality pharmaceutical products to both domestic and global clients. It is a public limited company listed on Indian’s stock exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange. The company Bliss GVS is now a global leader in the manufacture of … Read more
Evans Therapeutics Ltd is a joint venture between Evans Medical Plc & Cipla Ltd, which was incorporated in 2003. The company seeks to provide quality essential prescription medicines at affordable prices to Nigeria. The parent company, Evans Medical Plc, based in Lagos, Nigeria, was incorporated on 23 April 1954, under the name “Glaxo Nigeria Plc” … Read more
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC is a pharmaceutical company that is engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of injectables, branded generics, and oral and non-injectable generic and specialty products. The company was started in Amman, Jordan in 1978, by Samih Darwazah. It started exporting to the US market in August 1996, becoming the first Arab pharmaceutical … Read more
Private label supplement manufacturing involves a producing company offering custom supplements, minerals, vitamins, herbals, sports nutrition and other related products to their customers in their own specified label. This will cut the cost of production for the buyer, who will now focus more effort on the marketing and distribution of the private-labelled products. India is … Read more
Juhel Nigeria Ltd, located in Emene, Enugu, is one of the pioneer pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Nigeria and West Africa. The company which was established in 1987 now has over 1000 staffs with two factories located in Enugu and Anambra. The Oral Medicine Manufacturing Plant in Emene, Enugu, manufactures tablets, syrups, antibiotics capsules, plastic bottles, … Read more
India is one of the largest pharmaceutical industry in the world. In addition to the production of pharmaceuticals like generics medications, active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates, India also produce a large volume of different types of supplements. These nutraceuticals and dietary supplements include herbals, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, probiotics, omega 3 oils, functional food, and sports … Read more