About Us
Who we are
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Polpharma SA belongs to the select group of leaders in the pharmaceutical industry in Poland. For over 75 years it has enjoyed the trust of patients, doctors and business partners.
Polpharma was established in 1935. In 2000 it was privatised with the participation of exclusively Polish capital. Polpharma’s strength is the combination of many years of experience with modern technologies and the highest standards of management.
Polpharma is currently the largest Polish manufacturer of generic drugs and pharmaceutical substances. It produces a wide range of prescription drugs and drugs used in inpatient care. The company specialises in preparations used in cardiology, gastroenterology and neurology. A significant part of Polpharma’s portfolio contains also OTC drugs.
Polpharma is the majority shareholder in Medana Pharma S.A. from Sieradz, which is the leader in the area of manufacture of paediatric drugs and vitamin preparations in modern forms. Medana’s portfolio includes also dermatological drugs and drugs used in motor organ disorders, as well as dietary supplements.
In July 2010, Polpharma took over from Bioton SA the part of the company dealing with the manufacture and sale of antibiotics.
The core strengths of Polpharma include:
- undisputed leader of the domestic market of generic drugs,
- first place among pharmaceutical companies operating in Poland in terms of the number of drug packaging units sold,
- one of the most effective sales and marketing teams in Poland,
- modern production facilities meeting the standards of the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP),
- strong competences in research and development,
- advanced IT systems supporting management,
- activity in foreign markets – sales structures in Russia and representative offices in Lithuania, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan,
- numerous activities in the area of corporate social responsibility: Polpharma Scientific Foundation, educational and preventive programs for doctors, pharmacists and patients, charitable activities,
- recognition of business circles and authorities in pharmacy and medicine – Economic Award of the President of the Republic of Poland for “The Best Polish Enterprise”, titles awarded by the Polish Association of Cardiology: five times “Partner of Polish Cardiology” and three times “Friend of Polish Cardiology”,
- one of the strongest business brands in Poland, selected in the Business Superbrands competition.
