Pharmaceutical companies research, develop and manufacture drugs and medications used to treat different diseases. These companies are also involved in the marketing and distribution of these drugs.
Costa Rica has a well-developed life science sector, especially the medical device industry. The pharmaceutical sector is also witnessing an upward growth trajectory. Top pharmaceutical companies in Costa Rica include multinationals like Roche, Abbott, Bayer, GSK, MSD, etc. The free zone regime in Costa Rica encourages pharmaceutical manufacturing due to exemption from income tax, sales … Read more
Mauritius has no manufacturing pharmaceutical companies, with the small island country depending on imported drugs. The pharmaceutical companies in Mauritius are wholesalers and retailers. India is the chief exporter of pharmaceuticals to Mauritius, followed by France, Germany, the US, the United Kingdom, and South Africa. Mauritius offer incentives to potential investors in the pharmaceutical sectors, … Read more
Drugfield Pharmaceuticals Limited was established in 1991 as a multi-dosage pharmaceutical company. After approval by regulatory agencies like the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria (PCN), the company started production in 1993. The company started with the production of dermatological preparation of antibiotic and antifungal … Read more
There are 22 medical suppliers and pharmaceutical companies in Ethiopia, but only 11 are involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing, especially generic medicines. The pharmaceutical market is set to hit US$1 billion by 2025 with a growth rate of 5.4% per year. Ethiopia has many importers and distributors of medical equipment and pharmaceutical products, as local production … Read more
There are many medical equipment suppliers in Kenya, an economic hub in East Africa, and one of the fastest-growing markets in Sub-Saharan Africa. According to Fitch Solutions, the medical device sector in Kenya is expected to grow with a CAGR of 8.2% and rise to $197.9 million by 2026. The medical device market was estimated … Read more
Greenlife Pharmaceuticals Limited is a Nigerian pharmaceutical company that was incorporated in 1995. The company was started by Dr. Obiora Anthony Chukwuka. Dr. Obiora is a graduate of Business Administration from the University of Lagos, who established Leton Medical Stores in Idumota in 1985. The name, Leton Medical Stores, was changed to Caleb Pharmaceuticals. In … Read more
Glenmark Life Sciences (GLS) is a research driven Indian pharmaceutical company which started as the API (active pharmaceutical ingredients) business unit of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals in 2001, after acquiring the Kurkumbh, Maharashtra site. The company has moved from being a single manufacturing unit to an independent API company in 2019. It manufactures and supply high quantity … 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