# Top 50 pharmaceutical companies in Africa

Tamtam tracks 114 pharmaceutical companies headquartered in Africa. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by EVA pharma, PathCare and Pharco Corporation. Their median headcount is 911. Half of them were founded in 1994 or later. The most common headquarters are Cairo (13), Casablanca (4) and Lagos (3).

These are primarily established pharmaceutical manufacturing companies across Africa, with a strong presence of mid-sized to large firms. Companies like EVA pharma in Haram focus on accessible high-value medicines, while PathCare in Cape Town operates a network of pathology labs. Pharco Corporation in Alexandria specializes in branded and generic drugs, and Adcock in Midrand offers a wide range of trusted brands and healthcare products.

A notable pattern is the concentration of these larger pharmaceutical companies in specific regions, particularly Egypt and South Africa, which host several of the largest employers. These firms generally have a long operational history, with many founded between the 1980s and late 1990s, indicating a mature industry presence.

🌍 Africa · 50 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [EVA pharma](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eva-pharma) (evapharma.com)<br>A diverse top team offers accessible high value medicines and healthcare solutions, focusing on saving and improving lives globally | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Haram | 6,076 | 1997 |
| 2 | [PathCare](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pathcare) (pathcare.co.za)<br>PathCare Laboratories is a network of pathology labs offering a wide range of testing services for medical, veterinary, environmental, and industrial purposes with a focus on quality and innovation | Medical Practices | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 2,755 | 1922 |
| 3 | [Pharco Corporation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pharco-corporation) (pharco.org)<br>A leading pharmaceutical corporation in Egypt, specializing in developing, manufacturing, and distributing a wide range of branded and generic drugs worldwide | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Alexandria | 2,710 | 1987 |
| 4 | [Adcock](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/adcock-ingram) (adcock.com)<br>Leading South African pharmaceutical with a 130-year heritage, offering a range of trusted brands, generics, and healthcare products for hospitals and consumers | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Midrand | 2,400 | 1890 |
| 5 | [Rameda Pharmaceuticals](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rameda-pharmaceuticals) (ramedapharma.com)<br>A leading pharmaceutical company in Egypt, committed to providing quality healthcare solutions through innovative products and services | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Giza | 1,856 | 1994 |
| 6 | [Global Napi Pharmaceuticals](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/global-napi-pharmaceuticals) (globalnapi.com)<br>A pharmaceutical company focused on delivering high-quality medicines and healthcare products, with a commitment to sustainable development and international business expansion | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 6th of October City | 1,718 | 1998 |
| 7 | [Biopharm](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/biopharm) (biopharmdz.com)<br>A pharmaceutical group with a state-of-the-art production unit and distribution network, specializing in medication production, wholesale distribution, pharmacy services, medical promotion, and pharmaceutical logistics | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇩🇿 Alger | 1,485 | 1991 |
| 8 | [Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tropical-general-investments-tgi-group) (clicktgi.net)<br>A globally diversified investment group focusing on inclusive, value-added production of consumer goods, agricultural inputs, chemicals, homecare products, and pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing | 🇳🇬 Lagos | 1,479 |  |
| 9 | [EIPICO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eipico) (eipico.com.eg)<br>A pharmaceutical company established in 1980, specializing in manufacturing and exporting high-quality drugs, with a focus on customer satisfaction, employee well-being, and environmental responsibility | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Tenth of Ramadan City | 1,436 | 1980 |
| 10 | [Mash premiere](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mash-premiere) (mashpremiere.net)<br>A leading pharmaceutical company in Egypt, dedicated to improving healthcare in MENA and Africa through innovative local manufacturing and charitable initiatives | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 1,275 | 1986 |
| 11 | [Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/emzor-pharmaceutical-industries-ltd) (emzorpharma.com)<br>A leading indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturer in Nigeria, specializing in high-quality products and medical consumables distributed throughout West Africa | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇳🇬 Lagos | 1,246 | 1984 |
| 12 | [Marcyrl Pharmaceutical Industries](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/marcyrl-pharmaceutical-industries) (marcyrl.com)<br>A pharmaceutical company established in 1998 with a focus on discovering, developing, and manufacturing generic and new products internationally | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 1,237 | 1996 |
| 13 | [Groupe Saidal SPA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-saidal-spa) (saidalgroup.dz)<br>SAIDAL is an industrial group focused on developing, manufacturing, and marketing pharmaceutical products for human use, with majority ownership by the government | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇩🇿 Alger | 1,184 | 1982 |
| 14 | [Amoun Pharmaceutical Company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/amoun-pharmaceutical-company) (amoun.com)<br>A leading pharmaceutical company in the Middle East and Africa with a state-of-the-art factory producing a wide range of human, veterinary, and food supplement products | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 El Obour city | 1,126 | 1998 |
| 15 | [Sothema](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sothema) (sothema.com)<br>Moroccan pharmaceutical laboratory specialized in manufacturing and selling medications, representing 35 international research and development leaders, with a state-of-the-art production facility | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇲🇦 Bouskoura | 1,058 | 1976 |
| 16 | [Minapharm Pharmaceuticals](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/minapharm-pharmaceuticals) (minapharm.com)<br>A leading pharmaceutical company in Egypt and the Middle East, specializing in cellular and bioprocess engineering, offering a range of life-saving products | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 1,026 | 1958 |
| 17 | [Utopia Pharmaceuticals](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/utopia-pharmaceuticals) (utopiapharma.com)<br>The company strives to provide high-quality pharmaceutical products and services ethically, aiming to improve patients' lives, support employees, and gain partners' trust | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Nasr City | 1,015 | 2008 |
| 18 | [Dislog Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dislog-group) (dislogroup.com)<br>A Moroccan industrial group operating in the health, hygiene, and food sectors with over 100 diverse brands, strategic partnerships, and 3100 employees | Manufacturing | 🇲🇦 Casablanca | 990 | 2003 |
| 19 | [CHEMIPHARM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chemipharm) (chemipharm.net)<br>Chemipharm is a leading pharmaceutical and FMCG company serving 24 countries in the MENA region, focused on quality, affordability, and innovation in healthcare products | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 967 | 1972 |
| 20 | [Al Andalous Medical Company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/al-andalous-medical-company) (alandalous.org)<br>The company is a pharmaceutical leader in Egypt, offering value-added products at competitive prices in various therapeutic areas with premium quality and medical services | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Maadi | 964 | 2001 |
| 21 | [Cooper Pharma](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cooper-pharma) (cooperpharma.ma)<br>A leading Moroccan pharmaceutical company with a wide range of own-brand and licensed generic products, manufacturing, distributing, and exporting pharmaceuticals globally | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇲🇦 Casablanca | 952 | 1933 |
| 22 | [Pharma 5 Officiel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pharma-5-officiel) (pharma5.ma)<br>Founded in 1985, a leading African pharmaceutical company specializing in developing and manufacturing generic medicines, prioritizing quality, safety, and ethics | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇲🇦 Casablanca | 943 | 1985 |
| 23 | [Fidson Healthcare Plc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fidson-healthcare-plc) (fidson.com)<br>Leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Nigeria since 1995, shaping industry landscape through innovation, excellence, and core values of integrity and ownership | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇳🇬 Lagos | 938 | 1995 |
| 24 | [SEDICO Pharmaceutical](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sedico-pharmaceutical) (sedicopharma.com)<br>A leading pharmaceutical company based in Egypt specializing in the production of insulin, biotechnology products, and various drugs for export to international markets | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Sixth of October | 925 |  |
| 25 | [Laboratoire Pharmaceutique Iberma](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/laboratoire-pharmaceutique-iberma) (iberma.com)<br>A pharmaceutical laboratory in Morocco with over 250 employees, offering quality medications and collaborating with health professionals for excellence Expanding market to foreign pharmaceutical companies | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇲🇦 Had Soualem | 911 | 1993 |
| 26 | [AUG Pharma](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aug-pharma) (augpharma.com)<br>A pharmaceutical company in 2006 promoting healthier lives in MENA through innovative remedies and a diverse product portfolio | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Giza | 903 | 2006 |
| 27 | [Pharco Pharmaceuticals](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pharco-pharmaceuticals) (pharco.org)<br>A pharmaceutical company founded in 1983 specializes in developing, manufacturing, and distributing generics and branded generic drugs globally at affordable prices | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 New Cairo | 879 | 1984 |
| 28 | [BioMED Egypt Official](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/biomed-egypt-official) (biomed-egy.net)<br>A pharmaceutical company based in Egypt, specializing in producing a wide range of healthcare products and medications, focused on improving quality of life globally | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 New Cairo | 846 | 2013 |
| 29 | [Laboratoires Merinal - مرينال](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/laboratoires-merinal) (merinal.com)<br>Specializing in the production of dry form medications, we prioritize quality and employee development to ensure effective and safe patient care | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇩🇿 Alger | 842 | 1997 |
| 30 | [Zeta Pharma](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/zeta-pharma) (zetapharma.net)<br>A pharmaceutical company manufacturing latest medications in Egypt, aiming to improve patient quality of life and be a leading industry player in the Middle East | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 807 | 2010 |
| 31 | [Delta Pharma](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/delta-pharma) (deltapharma.eg)<br>A leading pharmaceutical company in Egypt, striving to become a top generic manufacturer in the Arabian region by providing high-quality products and services | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 773 | 1997 |
| 32 | [Parkville](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/parkville) (parkvillepharma.com)<br>A company dedicated to providing care, fostering employee growth, promoting transparency, equity, and diversity, and creating a supportive, inclusive work environment | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Al mohandeseen | 763 | 2006 |
| 33 | [Grifols Egypt for Plasma Derivatives (GEPD)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grifols-egypt-for-plasma-derivatives-gepd) (grifolsegyptplasma.com)<br>A pioneering joint-venture focused on developing the plasma medicines market in Egypt, aiming for self-sufficiency in critical therapies through widespread plasma donation centers and manufacturing facilities | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 743 |  |
| 34 | [Cipla Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cipla-africa) (cipla.co.za)<br>Manufactures affordable, high-quality medicines for public and private sectors, improving healthcare access and outcomes across South Africa. | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 723 | 1935 |
| 35 | [ADWIA Pharmaceuticals](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/adwia-pharmaceuticals) (adwia.com)<br>A leading Egyptian pharmaceutical company focusing on research, production, and delivery of human and veterinary products to earn trust daily | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 New Cairo | 712 | 1984 |
| 36 | [MACRO GROUP Pharmaceuticals](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/macro-group-pharmaceuticals) (macro-egy.com)<br>A cosmeceutical company established in 2002 in Cairo, offering high-quality, innovative cosmeceuticals and herbal drugs to the Egyptian market and beyond | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 699 | 2002 |
| 37 | [Institut Pasteur de Tunis - معهد باستور تونس](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-pasteur-de-tunis) (pasteur.tn)<br>Public health institution conducting research, analysis, and producing vaccines and antigens for human and animal health, with collaborations with foreign scientific institutions | Research Services | 🇹🇳 Tunis | 678 | 1893 |
| 38 | [Les Laboratoires FRATER-RAZES](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/les-laboratoires-frater-razes) (en.frater-razes.com)<br>A pharmaceutical group founded in 1992, transitioning from distribution to importation to industrial production of dry and injectable forms | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇩🇿 Alger | 666 | 1992 |
| 39 | [Globe International](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/globe-international) (globe-international.com)<br>A rapidly growing pharmaceutical company in Egypt producing affordable generic medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, following global standard procedures | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 El Nozha | 635 | 2009 |
| 40 | [Al-Esraa Pharmaceutical Optima](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/al-esraa-pharmaceutical-optima) (esraapharma.com)<br>A pharmaceutical company manufacturing a variety of products, from prescription drugs to vitamins and cosmetics, with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 629 | 1998 |
| 41 | [Laboratoires Pharmalliance](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/laboratoires-pharmalliance) (pharmalliance.dz)<br>Established in 1996, this company is a leading public health player in Algeria, providing innovative and quality pharmaceutical products across therapeutic areas, prioritizing patient care | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇩🇿 Ouled Fayet | 617 | 1997 |
| 42 | [LDM Groupe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ldm-groupe) (ldmgroupe.com)<br>A leading Algerian group in the pharmaceutical and parapharmaceutical industry, specializing in diagnostic laboratories in the Maghreb region | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇩🇿 Constantine | 606 | 1997 |
| 43 | [Laboratoires BEKER®](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/laboratoires-beker) (bekerlaboratoires.com)<br>Specializing in developing, manufacturing, and marketing high-quality generic pharmaceutical products, including natural-based medications and cutting-edge technology projects | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇩🇿 Dar el Beida | 586 | 2004 |
| 44 | [SAIPH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/saiph) (saiph-labo.com)<br>A Tunisian pharmaceutical company manufacturing and selling human medications domestically and internationally, also providing subcontracting services for international laboratories in Tunisia | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇹🇳 Mohamadia | 572 | 1992 |
| 45 | [Averroes Pharma](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/averroes-pharma) (averroes-eg.com)<br>An Egyptian pharmaceutical company founded in 2004, specializing in the development of innovative and high-quality pharmaceutical products | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 564 |  |
| 46 | [Dawa Life Sciences](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dawa-life-sciences) (dawalifesciences.com)<br>A Life Sciences company focused on providing affordable, high-quality pharmaceuticals and animal health products to improve quality of life | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 559 | 1974 |
| 47 | [FPi-Future Pharmaceutical industries](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fpi-future-pharmaceutical-industries) (fpi-futurepharma.com)<br>A national Egyptian pharmaceutical company with a focus on innovation, talent acquisition, pipeline development, successful product launches, and adherence to GMP standards | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 547 |  |
| 48 | [HPG - Hefny Pharma Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hpg-hefny-pharma-group) (hefnypharmagroup.com)<br>National pharmaceutical company manufacturing and selling high-quality products with a focus on innovation, quality, and accessibility | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 542 | 2005 |
| 49 | [BOTTU](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bottu) (bottu.com)<br>An integrated pharmaceutical laboratory in Casablanca, Morocco, focusing on developing, manufacturing, distributing, and promoting high-quality medicines nationally and internationally | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇲🇦 Casablanca | 533 | 1952 |
| 50 | [EGPI (Egyptian Group for Pharmaceutical Industries)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/egpi-egyptian-group-for-pharmaceutical-industries) (egyptiangroup.net)<br>Pharmaceutical manufacturing company founded in 2006 specializing in high-quality products, with a focus on the Egyptian market and plans for expansion in the Middle East | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 530 | 2006 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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