Pharmaceutical companies in Australia

Please share !

List of pharmaceutical companies in Australia – Top 25 best pharma manufacturers include generic companies in Victoria, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and in South Australia.

List of top 25 best pharmaceutical companies in Australia !

Biopharm Australia

BioPharmaceuticals Australia (BPA) is an industry development organisation for Australia’s biopharmaceutical sector. Created by the Queensland State Government in 2007, BPA supports the development of biologic drugs from the pre-clinical stage right through to approved drug products. Responding to a critical national capability gap in biologic API manufacturing, BPA has delivered a world-class cGMP biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing facility, and partnered with Patheon Biologics (formerly known as DSM Biologics) to operate the facility and deliver contract development and manufacturing solutions tailored to client needs.

F. H. Faulding & Co

Faulding has partnered with the Eczema Association of Australasia Inc (EAA) to help support the one in five Australians affected by eczema. F H Haulding was established in the year 1845. In the year 2008, focusing solely on pharmaceutical wholesaling and distribution, Hong Kong based Zuelllig Group takes over control of Symbion Pharmacy Services.

Sandoz

Sandoz is a global leader in the production of high quality generic medicines. They help improve lives by developing, producing and distributing high quality, affordable pharmaceuticals. Thanks to their global network, Sandoz medicines are available to 90% of the world’s population. In addition to direct cost savings to patients, they contribute to the stability of healthcare systems and free up resources for new and innovative medicines. In Australia, they utilise a global platform of resources and expertise to bring products to market that reflect not only cost advantages, but also the high quality standards demanded by pharmacists, patients and the Australian healthcare industry.

Alphapharm

Alphapharm has been researching, developing and making generic medicines in Australia for more than 30 years. Millions of Australians take an Alphapharm generic medicine every day. In fact, they have become the largest supplier of medicines to the subsidised PBS and Australia’s leader in generic medicines. Alphapharm medicines are available Australia-wide. Alphapharm medicines are made to the highest global quality standards and exported to more than 50 countries, including those in Europe and the US.

Biota Holdings

They are a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of products to prevent and treat serious and potentially life-threatening viral respiratory infectious diseases. In addition to their research and development activities, they receive royalty revenue from two approved neuraminidase inhibitors: zanamivir, marketed worldwide as Relenza® by GlaxoSmithKline; and LANI, marketed in Japan as Inavir® by Daiichi-Sankyo. Their two lead product candidates are in Phase 2 development. They are currently screening patients for the Phase 2b SPIRITUS trial for vapendavir, a potent, broad spectrum capsid inhibitor of enteroviruses, for the treatment of human rhinovirus (HRV) infected patients with moderate-to-severe asthma. Also their second lead candidate, Laninamivir octanoate (LANI), is being developed for the treatment of influenza A and B infections, and has completed a global Phase 2 trial.

Solagran

In 2003, Solagran International changed its name to Solagran Limited and listed in Australia and Germany. Since listing, further scientific and clinical trials have led to a number of breakthroughs and potential breakthroughs in the development of low side effect treatments for many diseases. One Bioeffective® was registered by the Russian Ministry of Health in July 2007 as a highly effective yet low side effect treatment for chronic liver disease. Other promising applications currently undergoing trials with different Bioeffectives® include prevention and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract; prevention and treatment of neurodegerative disorders; normalization of lipid metabolism.

Ego Pharmaceuticals

Proudly Australian-owned, Ego Pharmaceuticals has led the way in the development, manufacture and marketing of innovative skincare products for 60 years. Their mission is to exist for people who want healthy skin. Ego is the specialist in skincare, backed by science. They make products in Australia for the people of the world and provide consistently high quality products, underpinned by heritage and integrity.

Australian Pharmaceutical Industries

Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) is one of Australia’s leading health and beauty companies. API has a number of brands and banners in the retail health and beauty industry, including Priceline, Soul Pattinson and Pharmacist Advice. API is one of the leading service providers to the pharmacy industry in Australia and today has a relationship with more than 4000 independent pharmacies. The services include wholesale product delivery, retail services, marketing programs and business advisory services. API also owns and operates the Priceline retail store brand that is a leading health and beauty brand in Australia. The company has product manufacturing capabilities and it is a niche player in over-the-counter pharmaceuticals and toiletries, which supply the Australian and New Zealand markets.

Herron Pharmaceuticals

HERRON Pharmaceuticals was founded over 23 years ago. It was developed from HERRON Industries formed by Euan and Kaye Murdoch in 1972. With their own Goanna range of oils and rubs, which Mr Murdoch purchased from the Marconi family in 1982, the new company was an instant success. Today, the HERRON group is owned by Perrigo. While they are proud of paracetamol (and IbuProfen), their desire to help make lives a little easier has resulted in the formulation of OsetoEze (to help lessen the ongoing pain in joints), a whole range of vitamins from acidopholous to Zinc – and an entire range of Vitamins formulated especially for kids, Baby Care products like nappy-rash cream and, to help relieve a specific discomfort, SenneTabs.

Sigma Pharmaceuticals

Sigma has a long history in the pharmaceutical industry. Founded by two Melbourne pharmacists in 1912, it has grown to become one of the key players in Australia’s pharmacy industry. Sigma is the owner of the Amcal Max, Amcal and Guardian pharmacy brands. In 2014 , Sigma acquired Central Healthcare Services (CHS), including the Pharmasave and Chemist King pharmacy brands and the Discount Drug Store pharmacy brand.