Best Pharmaceutical Companies in Nigeria, Their Products and Their Addresses

Best Pharmaceutical Companies in Nigeria, Their Products and Their Addresses

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One of the many thing the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has revealed to man is that when the going gets tough, only the tough get going. This was factually proven correct by the number of sectors and industries that shutdown in the immediate aftermath of the endemic viral infection. From banks to markets and malls to travel agency, majority of the world’s sustainable and stable industries came to a standstill.

But one sector that never batted an eyelid or that was never in threat of a truncation is the health sector, as come rain come shine, doctors, nurses, surgeons and other practitioners proved ever more valuable than gold or even Bitcoin. But how can medical practitioners function without pharmaceutics like anaesthesia, or supplements, or drugs in general? Or how would we have escaped lockdown if pharmaceutical companies had not manufactured vaccines?

In this article, we have compiled a detailed list of ten of the best pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria in no particular order.

1.Swiss Pharma Nigeria Limited

Swiss pharma Nigeria is a pharmaceutical company that was founded in 1976 by parent organisation, Biogaran, S.A.S. They are the first pharmaceutical company in Nigeria to obtain the world renowned ISO 9001: 2000 certification, which signified that they had employed centered, informed, scientific, and proven approaches to the management of their business activities and to achieve customer satisfaction.

They are also the first Pharmaceutical Company in West Africa to be declared in compliance with the standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2014.

They claim to supply pharmaceutical products to the Federal Ministry of Health, State Governments, Parastatals and Private Markets in the country. Their manufacturing plant in Dopemu, Lagos is one of the biggest in the small city and also stands as their headquarters.

The Chairman and CEO of the company is Colin Cummings. Although they are one of the oldest companies in the industry, they do not yet have an operational website.

PRODUCTS

Some of their products include :

• Trimac

• Swidar

• Unival

• Talen

• Swidon

• Relev

• Farenax Tiniflox

ADDRESS

Their headquarters is located at No 5, Dopemu Road, Off Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Agege, Lagos.

2.Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited

Emzor is arguably the most popular pharmaceutical company in Nigeria, with their trademark ‘Emzor paracetamol’, the most purchased paracetamol brand in the country.

They were founded in 1984 by 1944-born Stella Chinyelu Okoli who is still the CEO in her septuagenary. The company was originally established in January 1977 under the brand name “Emzor Chemists Limited”, as a small retail shop in the Shomolu axis of Lagos State before its  meteoric rise.

They are one of a few Nigerian pharma manufacturing group with an active online presence on Twitter as well as a well detailed official website.

Products

They manufacture over 140 drugs and some of their products include:

• Emcap

• Emprofen

• Lokmal

• Emzifix

• Emtrim

• Emcilin

• Fresh seas

ADDRESS

Their headquarters is Plot 3C Block A Aswani Market Road Oshodi-Isolo, Expressway.

3.May & Baker Nigeria Plc

May & Baker Nigeria was founded on September 4, 1944 as the first pharmaceutical company in Nigeria. They have been quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange since November 1994 and are engaged in an wide array of services that include manufacturing , marketing, sales and distribution of human pharmaceuticals, vaccines & sera, medical diagnostics, foods and consumer healthcare products.

They were originally founded as a British chemical company by John May and William Gerrard Baker in 1839 before diversifying into pharma manufacturing.

Their current Director and CEO is Patrick Ajah and their official website is www.may-baker.com

Products

• Lixyped

• Rophegan

• Mobitin

• Bromatan

• Artelum

• Malact

• M&B Paracetamol

ADDRESS

Their head office is located at 3/5 Sapara Street Industrial Estate Ikeja, Lagos, PMB 21049 Nigeria.

4. Mopson Pharmaceutical Limited

Mopson Pharmaceutical Limited is a NIS ISO 90001:2015 certified company, which means translates to working conditions that are at the highest and up-to-date standard.

It was founded in 1977 by Michael Oyebanjo Paul, who is the current chairman of the firm.

They have been recognised by several international award platforms like the Rotary International District 9110, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Institute of Direct Marketing of Nigeria and Institute for Government Research and Leadership.

Products

• Neofylin Cough Syrup

• Micpol Paracetamol Suspension

• Ascorbion C 300 Syrup

• Supermag Antacid Suspension

• Metronidazole Suspension

• Mopson Paracetamol tablets

• Multivitamin Syrup

ADDRESS

Their headquarters is located at 47 Osolo Way, Ajao estate, off Murtala Airport Road, Lagos

5.GlaxoSmithKline

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria Plc is the Nigerian division of British multinational Pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline(GSK) headquartered in London, England.

The Nigerian division was established on 23 June 1971 with operations commencing on 1 July 1972 under the distinguishable brand name, Beechem Limited.

GSK Consumer Nigeria Plc was listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) for the first time in 1977 and has maintained a consistent appearance on the exchange.

The current chairman of the company is Edmund Onuzo.

Products

• Sensodyne

• Macleans

• Panadol

• Horlicks

• Andrews Liver Salts

• Voltaren

• Otrivin

ADDRESS

Their Nigerian head office is situated at 1 Industrial Ave, Ilupeju, Ikeja, Lagos.

6.Fidson Healthcare Plc

Fidson Healthcare Plc is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company incorporated in 1995. They produce various drug classes for antacid and ulcer care, anti-diabetic, anti-malaria, anti-diarrhea, anti-psychotic as well as osteo-care, pain relief, colds and flu, thrombo-prophylactics and cardio-vascular products

The company has been listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange since 2008 and in April 2019 was selected as local manufacturing partners for global brand, GlaxoSmithKline. They are one of a few Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturers that are recipients of the WHO Good Manufacturing Practice certification.

They originally started as a local distributor of pharmaceutical products before establishing their first local manufacturing facility in July 2002. They are the first company in sub-Saharan Africa to manufacture Antiretroviral (ARVs) drugs, a feat attained in February 2007, as claimed on their official website.

Products

They currently manufacture 38 medical products including :

• Astymin

• Cestra

• Gascol

• Tetracycline

• Tribotan

• Ferobin

• Chloramphenicol

ADDRESS

Their head office is located at 268, Ikorodu Road, Obanikoro, Shomolu Lagos Nigeria.

7.Chemiron International Limited

Chemiron International Limited pride themselves as “Nigeria’s original and No.1 Blood Nourishing Formula.” The company was incorporated in 1987 and is niched in the production of blood enhancing supplements.

They incredibly accept job application on their official site via this link.

Products

• Chemiron Blood Nourishing Capsules.

• Chemiron Blood Nourishing Tonic

ADDRESS

The company’s head office is located at Plot 12, Block B, Metal Box Road, Ogba-Ikeja, Lagos.

8.CHI PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Chi Pharmaceuticals Limited was formed in 1990 as a division of CHI Limited, before being incorporated into a limited liability company in 1996, certifying them as the youngest pharmaceutical company on this list.

As stated on the official website, they pride themselves as the:

• First Company In West Africa To Design And Launch Insecticide Treated Nets In Conjunction With UNICEF & USAID; and the,

• The Youngest Pharmaceutical Company In West Africa To Obtain WHO GMP Certification.

They are a member of Tropical General Investment (TGI) group which focuses on vital growth areas of the Nigerian economy.

Products

• Co Mal

• Aspain

• Chiefenac

• Chiefledene

• Paracetamol Tablets (Their first medicinal product)

• Supramult

• Chiprazole

ADDRESS

14 Chivita Avenue, Ajao Estate, Lagos,

9.Drugfield Pharmaceuticals

Drugfield Pharmaceuticals Limited was established in 1991 as a pharmaceutical multi-dosage company. The company commenced production in 1993 in Lagos after approval and due recognition by relevant agencies and bodies including the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Pharmacists’ Council of Nigeria (PCN).

Products

• Aspirin

• Becomex

• Coflax

• Flucamed

• Ibuprofen Suspension

• Neurogesic

• Penicillin Skin ointment

ADDRESS

They are the only pharmaceutical company on this list whose head office is located outside the borders of Lagos State. They are located at Lynson Chemlical Avenue, Km 38 Lagos-Abeokuta Express Way, Sango Ota Ogun State.

10. Neros Pharmaceuticals Limited

NEROS Pharmaceuticals Limited was incorporated as a limited liability company on 5th of August, 1986 with RC NO 87634, befire operations subsequently commenced on JUNE 1989 as an importer and distributor of pharmaceuticals products.

The company was founded by Dr. Poly I. Emenike, who is also Chairman and CEO.

They are the parent company of an impressive lineup of international pharmaceutical institutions with a strong presence in Asia including:

• Mekophar Chemical Pharmaceutical Joint – Stock Company Vietnam.

• Central Pharmaceutical factory PHARBACO.

• Central Pharmaceutical factory No. 25 UPHACE.

• Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Public Company PHARMEDIC from Socialist Republic of Vietnam..

• Sagopha Laboratories, Vietnam.

• Sakar Healthcare Pvt Ltd. India.

• CSPC Zhongnuo Pharm (Schijiazhuang) Co. Ltd. China.

• M/S Olive Healthcare, India.

Products

The company have masterminded the production of over 200 drugs and formulas including :

• Artesunat

• Quinine tablet and injection

• Vitamin C Glucose

• Nerocee

• Betacyclic Ointment

• Erythromycin

• Arthemeter

Their head office is located in the highbrow vicinity of Lagos at 36, Akin Adesola Street Victoria Island.