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ACINO ANNOUNCES INTEGRATION OF PHARMAX PHARMACEUTICALS
Acino , a Swiss pharmaceutical company headquartered in Zurich , has announced the integration of Pharmax Pharmaceuticals , a UAE-based manufacturer and distributor of high-quality medications . Both companies are owned by ADQ – an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company .
With the integration of Pharmax , Acino will add over 100 employees and a GCC and EU GMP-certified manufacturing site , complementing its operational capabilities and expanding its growing international footprint . Equipped to manufacture various dosage forms , including tablets , capsules , inhalers , injectables and topicals , the newly added facility adheres to the high-quality standards set by the regulatory authorities in the UAE and Europe .
“ The integration of Pharmax Pharmaceuticals into Acino will accelerate our efforts towards becoming a leading provider of high-quality pharmaceuticals in the Middle East and beyond ,” said Sunil Bhilotra , Managing Director and Interim CEO of Acino . “ We will advance our ability to distribute high-quality medicines to markets across the globe and achieve even greater levels of growth and innovation across the pharma value chain .”
“ Our industry is continuously evolving and this step will help both organisations deliver continued value to our patients and customers ,” added Madhukar Tanna , CEO of Pharmax . “ By integrating our workforce , products and operations , we are building a stronger platform for the future .”
The combined company will be able to leverage synergies across main therapeutic areas and share best practices , advancing product development capabilities and further strengthening Acino ’ s robust commercial performance .
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