Pharco Pharmaceuticals (Egypt)
Pharco Pharmaceuticals is the mother company of Pharco group, founded by Dr. Hassan Abbas Helmy in 1983.
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Overview
Pharco Pharmaceuticals is the mother company of Pharco group, founded by Dr. Hassan Abbas Helmy in 1983. It is the largest manufacturer of pharmaceuticals in the MENA region, producing 2.5 million packs daily and employing over 8000 people. The company operates in more than 50 countries and has 11 companies.
History
Pharco Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1983 by Dr. Hassan Abbas Helmy. The company started operations on January 14, 1987, as a local manufacturer of soft gelatin capsules. In 1997, majority partner shares were acquired by Dr. Hassan Abbas Helmy. In 2002, Pharco acquired three major local competitors: Amriya Pharmaceuticals, EEPI, and Techno Pharma Egypt. In 2004, Batterjee Pharmaceuticals KSA was established in partnership with EIPICO and Batterjee Group.
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