Full List of Pharmaceutical Companies in South Africa (2024)
by Pharmchoices
There are huge numbers of pharmaceutical companies in South Africa, with more than 200 pharma companies in the country. The pharma industry is valued at $3 billion. The country also has one of the best advanced life sciences R&D infrastructure in Africa, alongside Egypt.
Pharmaceutical companies in South Africa, like Aspen Pharmacare, export to other African countries. Aspen Pharmacare is a South Africa owned pharmaceutical company that manufactures generic medicines such as ARVs. Aspen has 23 manufacturing sites, and one of the top generic drugs manufacturer worldwide. They are one of the best manufacturer of anesthetics outside the US.
The South African Health Product Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), is charged with regulation of medicines, health products, biological, and medical devices in South Africa. South Africa government also procure drugs from the manufacturers and distribute to local health care plan.
Only few pharmaceutical companies in South Africa manufacture active pharmaceutical ingredients, while the rest import raw materials and use it to produce finished products.
Prominent therapeutic areas covered by pharmaceutical companies in South Africa are HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and hepatitis A and B, pain, influenza.
Multinational pharma giant, Sanofi, has a manufacturing presence in South Africa.
