Centurion Pharma
Centurion is a Turkish pharmaceutical company with a focus on sterile injectables and biotechnological products.
Last updated September 1, 2026
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Overview
Centurion is a pharmaceutical company based in Ankara, Turkey. It has a manufacturing facility in Ankara Başkent Organized Industrial Zone, specializing in sterile injectables. The company has been involved in the pharmaceutical sector since 1949, with a history that includes the founding of Yeni Şark A.Ş. in 1979 and the acquisition of Centurion by Yeni Şark in 2001. Centurion has received EU GMP certification in 2021 and has been developing products for rare diseases.
History
Centurion's history traces back to 1949 with the establishment of the first pharmaceutical warehouse and logistics services. In 1979, Yeni Şark A.Ş. Pharmaceutical Warehouse was founded. In 1984, vaccines and plasma products were imported to Turkey. In 2001, Centurion was acquired by Yeni Şark A.Ş. In 2012, Centurion's R&D department and laboratories were established. In 2014, locally developed and manufactured products were launched. In 2016, construction of Centurion's local manufacturing facility commenced. In 2017, the facility became operational. In 2018, production began with GMP approval from the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK). In 2019, manufacturing approval for biological and biotechnological products was granted. In 2021, EU GMP certification was granted. In 2022, the first EU Market Authorization application was submitted. In 2023, approval of Centurion's first... (truncated).
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