Ferozsons Laboratories Limited

    A History of Impact

    Ferozsons Laboratories Limited was established in 1954 as one of the first Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in Pakistan, and has now entered its seventh decade of serving the cause of health and well-being in Pakistan and a growing number of international markets.

    The company has emerged as one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing pharmaceutical firms, recognized for delivering high-quality healthcare solutions and building leading brands across key therapeutic areas, including gastroenterology, hepatology, cardiology, and oncology.

    2024

    2024  |  Product Launch

    Ferozsons launches Sematide, Pakistan’s first locally manufactured GLP-1 medicine

    Ferozsons Laboratories launched Sematide (Semaglutide), Pakistan’s first locally manufactured GLP-1 medicine, representing a landmark achievement in bringing advanced biopharmaceutical innovation to the local healthcare market.

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    Pharmaceutical product representing Semaglutide.

    2022

    Medical electronic devices in a clinical setting.
    2022  |  Collaborations

    Partnership with Nihon Kohden for medical electronic devices

    Ferozsons Laboratories established a partnership with Nihon Kohden for the distribution of medical electronic devices, expanding its medical technology portfolio.

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    2020

    2020  |  Product Launch

    Launch of Remedia (Remdesivir) for COVID-19 treatment

    Under its voluntary licensing partnership with Gilead, Ferozsons Laboratories Limited launched Remedia (Remdesivir) in Pakistan for the treatment of severe COVID-19 in hospitalized patients, with the product also exported internationally and used to treat over 100,000 patients worldwide.

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    Medical professional handling COVID-19 treatment.

    2017

    Child healthcare product packaging.
    2017  |  Collaborations

    Partnership with PanTheryx for DiaresQ

    Ferozsons Laboratories partnered with PanTheryx Inc., USA, to exclusively market DiaresQ, an innovative nutritional product for childhood diarrhea recognized in the Innovations 2030 Countdown Report by PATH, USAID, and NORAD.

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    2016

    2016  |  Collaborations

    Agreement with GE Healthcare

    Ferozsons Laboratories signed an agreement with GE Healthcare to become a channel partner for the marketing and sale of value-segment medical devices in Pakistan.

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    Medical imaging or healthcare equipment.

    2014

    Hepatitis C treatment representation.
    2014  |  Product Launch

    Partnership with Gilead for Hepatitis C treatment

    Ferozsons Laboratories Limited entered into a partnership with Gilead Sciences Inc. to introduce Sovaldi, a breakthrough treatment for Hepatitis C. Pakistan became the first country to implement the access program, enabling thousands of patients to receive the therapy.

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    2012

    2012  |  Collaborations

    Partnership with BioGaia

    Ferozsons Laboratories entered into a partnership with BioGaia to introduce the world’s leading premium Swedish probiotics in Pakistan.

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    Probiotic supplement product.

    2008

    Medical device equipment.
    2008  |  Acquisition & Mergers

    Distribution rights for Boston Scientific devices

    Ferozsons Laboratories acquired distribution rights for the medical devices of Boston Scientific Inc., USA, a world-leading manufacturer of interventional medical devices.

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    2006

    2006  |  Collaborations

    Joint venture to establish BF Biosciences

    Ferozsons Laboratories signed a joint venture agreement with Bagó Group of Argentina to establish BF Biosciences, marking the creation of Pakistan’s first biopharmaceutical company.

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    Biopharmaceutical lab facility.

    2002

    Oncology research lab.
    2002  |  Collaborations

    Strategic partnerships for oncology and liver disease

    Ferozsons Laboratories entered into strategic partnerships with leading international companies, Curatis Pharma GmbH (Germany) and Bagó Group S.A. (Argentina), for the import and marketing of a range of biological products in oncology and liver disease.

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    1991

    1991  |  Manufacturing

    Manufacturing agreement with Procter & Gamble

    Entered into a manufacturing agreement with Procter & Gamble Pakistan to produce its flagship brand, Vicks VapoRub®.

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    Vicks VapoRub product.

    1964

    International organization representation.
    1964-1969  |  Collaborations

    Preferred pharmaceutical supplier to international organizations

    Recognized as a preferred pharmaceutical supplier to foreign missions and major international organizations, including the United Nations, the U.S. Government, and British Crown Agents.

    1964-1969  |  Collaborations

    Global collaborations with leading organizations

    The Company further strengthened its global presence by establishing collaborations with leading pharmaceutical organizations, including Chemie Grünenthal GmbH of Germany, The Boots Pure Drug Company of the United Kingdom, and Lakeside Laboratories Inc. (Colgate-Palmolive) of the United States.

    Global collaboration representation.

    1961

    Global export representation map.
    1961  |  Expansion

    Expansion into international markets

    Expanded exports of high-quality pharmaceutical and chemical products to international markets, including Australia, Hong Kong, Jordan, Singapore, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.

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    1960

    1960  |  Ratings & Recognition

    Listed on Karachi Stock Exchange

    In 1960, we became the first Pakistani pharmaceutical company to be listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) Limited, and have a consistent track record of delivering on our financial objectives. The company is a multiple-time recipient of the KSE Top 25 Companies Award.

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    Stock exchange building.

    1954

    Historic pharmaceutical facility.
    1954  |  Foundation

    Ferozsons Laboratories established

    Ferozsons Laboratories Limited was thus established in 1954 as one of the first Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in Pakistan, and has now entered its seventh decade of serving the cause of health and well-being in Pakistan and a growing number of international markets.

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