List Of Pharmaceutical Companies In South Africa 2025-2026
A pharmaceutical company, or drug company, is a commercial business licensed to research, develop, market and/or distribute drugs, most commonly in the context of healthcare. They can deal in generic and/or brand medications.
Allergan Pharmaceuticals South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Clinigen South Africa
Cipla
Novartis South Africa Pty Ltd
Cipla South Africa
Pierre Fabre South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Pharmaceutical Enterprises (Pty) Ltd
Cipla Pharmaceuticals
Zentiva A SANOFI Company
Lundbeck (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd
Adcock Ingram Critical Care (Pty) Ltd
Pfizer
Servier Laboratories
Portfolio Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
New United Pharmaceutical Distributors
Pharma Q (Pty) Ltd
Biotech Laboratories (Pty) Ltd
What do you study in pharmacy?
What do pharmacy degrees cover? If you study pharmacy at university, you will typically take modules focusing on chemistry, human biology and physiology, pharmaceutics (how medicines are made) and pharmacology (how drugs interact with the body).
What does a pharmaceutical company do?
A pharmaceutical company, or drug company, is a commercial business licensed to research, develop, market and/or distribute drugs, most commonly in the context of healthcare. They can deal in generic and/or brand medications.
What qualifications do I need to work in pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical companies require certain qualifications for these positions. A life or medical science degree is required. Degrees in one of the following areas will be required: biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, immunology, nursing or toxicology
How long is pharmaceutical school?
Three to four years of undergraduate pre-professional (prerequisite) coursework, followed by four academic years in the professional program. Most students need four years to complete their prerequisite courses. Thus, it usually takes eight years of college study to earn a Pharm.D. and become a pharmacist.
