Algerian Pharma & Healthcare: 5 Things to Know
With a healthcare system marked by both progress and difficulties due to the country’s economic overreliance on the oil and gas sector and its recent political instability, Algeria, is the…
Merinal Laboratories was born from a dispensary pharmacy in 1969 and specialises in the production of dry form medicines (tablets, capsules and sachets) of general formulation.
Since the start-up of the production unit in 2002, Merinal has opted for a development strategy focused on generics and their own patents.
With ten regional offices, Merinal began exporting in 2007. Since then, the company has expanded its presence in seven countries, and its products are being registered in many others.
In 2016, Merinal exported nearly one million boxes, and the company is expanding its investments to increase its export capacity.
Merinal is ranked #3 in the country with 50 M € annual turnover. They recently launched the building a new 15 M € plant in the country.
With a healthcare system marked by both progress and difficulties due to the country’s economic overreliance on the oil and gas sector and its recent political instability, Algeria, is the…
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