Fidson Healthcare Plc
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| Public company | |
| Industry | Pharmaceutical company |
| Founded | March 1995 in Lagos, Nigeria |
| Founder | Dr Fidelis Akhagboso Ayebae |
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| Website | https://fidson.com/ |
Fidson Healthcare Plc is a Nigerian pharmaceutical company headquartered in Lagos, with a manufacturing facility in Ota, Ogun State. Established in 1995, the company engages in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of pharmaceutical products across Nigeria and other African markets.[1] The company's product range includes over-the-counter (OTC) medications, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), antiretroviral drugs (ARVs), and other therapeutic formulations.
2015–Present: Recent Developments
The company expanded its product range, introducing ear and eye care medication, and began local production of ampoule injections in Nigeria.[2]
Fidson has partnerships with multinational firms like GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)[3] and Bayer AG.[4] In 2024, Fidson partnered with Chinese firms Jiangsu Aidea Pharmaceutical Co. and PharmaBlock Sciences Nanjing Inc. to construct a pharmaceutical plant in Lagos to support local pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Products and Services
Fidson Healthcare Plc offers various pharmaceutical products addressing multiple therapeutic areas. These include prescription medications for infections, cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, pain relief, and gastrointestinal issues.[5] The company also produces over-the-counter (OTC) products for common conditions such as cough, cold, pain relief, and digestive health.
References
- ↑ "- Africa 2013 - Oxford Business Group". oxfordbusinessgroup.com. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ "Fidson vows to continue expansion despite challenges". The Nation. July 11, 2024. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ↑ Sesan (2019-04-17). "GSK, Fidson to expand drug production in Nigeria". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ "Fidson Reaffirms Leadership in the Pharmaceutical Sector – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ "Fidson Healthcare Receives Notification Letter As Independent's Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company Of The Year – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2024-04-17. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
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