In spite of the fact that Nigeria is home to many pharmaceutical firms, we will just concentrate on Lagos and examine the largest among them. It should come as no surprise that the majority of pharmaceutical businesses in Nigeria have their headquarters, warehouses, and factories in the state of Lagos given that it serves as the nation’s commercial core.
In this article, we look at a few of the pharmaceutical companies in Lagos and take a quick look at some of their offerings. Let’s get right to it without further ado. But first, let’s go through what pharmaceutical businesses actually do.
Also, check out The Biggest Churches in Africa.
What do pharmaceutical companies do?
Pharmaceutical companies perform the responsibilities of conducting research to create new drugs or improve old drugs and also how those drugs are marketed to the targeted market. In simple terms, pharmaceutical companies deal with the development, production, marketing, and distribution of drugs.Â
Most pharmaceutical companies are privately owned, however, they still enjoy backings from the Government in terms of funding for research and attraction of investors.
Top Pharmaceutical Companies in Lagos
One of the states with a high concentration of pharmaceutical companies in Lagos. In the state, there are more than a hundred pharmaceutical businesses that are operating normally.
Although it may be nearly difficult to include them all in this post, we do have a list of the top businesses in Lagos that we will look at. The businesses on this list are there because they are well-known and at the forefront of Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
Afrab Chem Ltd
Afrab Chem Ltd is one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in Lagos. In 1968, the company came into existence and has waxed stronger over the years earning its place as one of the forefront enterprises in the pharmaceutical industry.
The company has been in the business of researching, developing, and marketing drugs for over four decades rolling out high-quality drugs that are efficient for dealing with diseases and illnesses. Some of their products include:
- Panda Paracetamol
- Afrabvite
- Nospamin
- Citamin
- Ibuprofen
- Reumex
- Tussylin
- Latesen
- Fungusol
- Loratadine
- Allergin
- Enaphrin
- Diastopdustry
Company’s contact
- Office Address: 22 Abimbola Street,
- Industries Estate, Isolo.
- Phone: 08055566669, +234 1 452 2571
- +234 1 452 2777
- Email: info@afrabchem.com
Swiss Pharma Nigeria
Swiss Pharma Nigeria is one of the oldest pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria and is famous owing to its years of experience and service in the industry. In 2017, Servier acquired the company and made it one of their subsidiary companies in Nigeria thereby increasing the rate and range of the services that the company offers.Â
The company prides itself as one of the best when it comes to creating high-level standards when it comes to the manufacture of drugs. They are the first pharmaceutical company to bag the ISO 9001: 2000 certification. Â
The company has several products (health and consumer products) and is working on developing more in the near future. Some of their products include
- Ocefix
- Ocexone
- Swisec
- Tiniflox
- Trimac Forte
- Trimac
- Arenax Plus
- Dyrax
- Swidar
- Polyfort
- Swifen
- Pyrox Combi
- Pyrox
- Relev
- Relev Rapid
- Expezol
Company’s contact
- Office Address: 5 Dopemu Road Agege, Lagos State, Nigeria
- Phone No: +234 811 669 1559
- Email: swipha@swiphanigeria.com
Also, check out Mining Companies in Nigeria.
Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
There is little or no chance that you will not come across products from this pharmaceutical because of their popularity and standards.
Emzor pharmaceutical company (founded in 1984) is one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria, it started out as a company that deals with the importation of pharmaceutical products into Nigeria.
They switched to manufacturing pharmaceutical drugs after researching and finding the need to develop the pharmaceutical industry in Nigeria.Â
Over the years, the company has become an outstanding figure in the pharmaceutical industry and has expanded its services and expertise over the borders of Nigeria down to West Africa.
Apart from specialization in marketing and distribution of drugs, the company also deals in supplies for healthcare and surgeries.Â
The products manufactured under the stable of Emzor pharmaceutical ltd include:Â
- Emzor Paracetamol
- Emzor Paracetamol Suspension
- Lokmal Tablets
- Maldox Tablets and Suspension
- Emzifix Suspension
- Erythro Suspension
- Clotrivag
- Kezitil Tablets
- Azithromycin
- Emmox Capsules
The list above only contains a few of the products produced by Emzor pharmaceutical company.
Company’s contact
- Office Address: Plot 3C, Block A, Aswani Market Road, Oshodi/Osolo Expressway, Lagos State.
- Phone No: +234 708 060 6000, 0700-CALLEMZOR
- Email: info@emzorpharma.com
May and Baker Plc
The list of top pharmaceutical companies in Lagos is not complete if we do not have the oldest pharmaceutical company in Nigeria on the list. May and Baker Plc is the foremost pharmaceutical company in Nigeria that began operations in 1944.
The company is into the research, production, and distribution of pharmaceutical drugs and related products both locally and internationally.
They are widely recognized across both home and abroad and have been a recipient of many awards, recommendations, and recognitions because of their service and contributions to healthcare.Â
Some of the pharmaceutical products from May and Bakers include:
- Mepiryl
- Diamet
- Diatab
- M & B Paracetamol
- Easadol
- M & B Ibuprofen
- Ketovail
- Artelum
- Malact
- Loxagyl
- Levotil
- Secwid
- Loxaprim
- Furoextil
- M & B Cipro
- Thiapril
- Ramitace
Company’s contact
- Office Address: No 3/5 Sapara Street Industrial Estate Ikeja, Lagos, PMB 21049 Nigeria
- Phone No: 08113681447, 09064373040, 01- 3426886
- E-Mail: info@may-baker.com
Fidson Healthcare Plc
Fidson Healthcare Plc is another company that is making giant strides in the pharmaceutical industry. It is one of the biggest and leading pharmaceutical companies that use modern technology to manufacture its products. The company was established in 1995 and grew to become one of the top companies in the business.Â
Pharmaceutical products/drugs produced by Fidson Healthcare plc include:
- Valnox
- Calmnox
- Fitulin
- Meprasil
- Addyzoa
- Timolol
- Clobetasol
- Tuxil -D
- Ciprotab
Company’s Contact
- Office Address: 268, Ikorodu Road, Obanikoro P. O. Box 7210, Shomolu, Lagos, Nigeria
- Phone No: +234 807 700 8888, +234 (1) 3429102
- Email Address: info@fidson.com
Final Notes on The Top Pharmaceutical Companies in Lagos
Pharmaceutical companies conduct research and create drug formulations for the production of medications to address a range of medical ailments. They choose the methods and ingredients that go into creating the medicine formulation and how it should be taken.
They also handle the marketing and delivery of the medications. In our post, we chose Lagos as a case study, highlighting the best pharmaceutical firms .
Before you go, check out Travel Agencies in Abuja.
