Best pharmaceutical companies in Iran

The pharmaceutical companies in Iran are one of the most developed in the Middle East and  North Africa (“MENA”) region.

While originally Iranian pharmaceutical manufacturers only made over-the-counter (OTC) and generic drugs, they have since evolved into manufacturing more sophisticated drugs used in the treatment of various types of cancer, diabetes, and multiple sclerosis.

International sanctions have forced Iran to transition from, importing almost 100% of its pharmaceutical supplies, to manufacturing more than 60% locally.

This ensures the supply of vital medicines. Health insurance companies are among the largest market  drivers in the pharmaceutical industry

The Pharmaceutical Market Size in Iran

At the end of 2019, the Iranian pharmaceutical industry was valued at EUR 2.5 billion annually and is projected to grow to EUR31 billion by 2024.

With Iran currently producing 90% of the medicines for its people, Iranian manufacturers are now prioritizing developing partnerships with foreign pharmaceutical companies to improve the industry and quality standards.

Locally manufactured medicines are mainly generic and over-the-counter medicines, with some prescriptive proprietary ones, while imported medicines mainly consist of more expensive branded specialty medicines.

As a result, 10% of imported medicines exceed local products by units of value. In 2020, Iran’s pharmaceutical exports amounted to 90 million euros, mainly destined for Central Asia.

In recent years, the use of herbs and traditional medicines has increased in Western countries, giving Iran an opportunity to export these products to European markets, especially Germany. In 2019, pharmaceutical imports from Iran to Germany amounted to 26.95 million euros.

Pharmaceutical Companies in Iran

Find below a list of some of the pharmaceutical companies operating in Iran:

  • Alborz Darou Pharmaceutical Co.

Address: Tehran Province, Tehran, District 3, Navak St, Iran

Phone: +98 21 8819 2773

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  • Aburaihan ‌Pharmaceutical Co

Address: PGFF+QQV District 8, Tehran, Iran

Phone: +98 21 7770 7173

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  • ALMAGEN DAROU

Address: No 39, Alvand ave Tehran, 1516673115 Iran

Phone: +98-2188671230

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Revenue: $10.18 million

Year Started: 2001

Incorporated: 2002

  • Aminehgostar

Address: Tehran Province, Tehran, District 6, English NO.4, Yousef Alley, Gholamreza Tosi Ave, Tohid St, Tehran-IRAN، یوسف، Iran

Phone: +98 21 6691 1802

  • Aram Pharma

Address: Tehran, Zafar St, Iran

Phone: +98 21 2290 6011

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  • ARASTO PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMICAL INC

Address: No.8 23th Street, Jahan Ara Street Tehran, 1438933743 Iran

Phone: +98-2188332272

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Revenue: $7.00 million

Year Started: 1991

Incorporated: 1991

  • BEHESTAN PLASMA COMPANY

Address: Unit 5, No 6, Nobahar Dd End, Ashrafi Esfahani Highway Tehran Iran

Phone: +98-2156490760

Revenue: $19.39 million

Year Started: 2016

Incorporated: 2016

  • Behinpaad Co.

Address: Tehran Province, Tehran, No.2, Morshedi Alley, Shariati Ave, Tehran,Iran، Morshedi Dead End, 19137 76984, Iran

Phone: +98 21 2226 6655

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  • BioSun Pharmed Head Office

Address: Tehran Province, Tehran, S Golestan St, Iran

Phone: +98 21 8860 3441

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  • CASPIAN TAMIN PHARMACEUTICAL CO.

Address: No.3, Beastoon Ave Tehran, 14316 Iran

Phone: +98-2188965320

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Revenue: $19.00 million

Year Started: 1983

Incorporated: 1983

  • Chimi Pharmed Pars

Address: Markazi Province, Kaveh Industrial City, خیابان 20، Iran

Phone: +98 86 4234 5141

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  • CINNAGEN

Address: Simaye Iran Street Tehran Iran

Phone: +98-2144666203

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Revenue: $40.00 million

Year Started: 1994

Incorporated: 1994

  • DAANA PHARMA CO

Address: No:3, 6th Alley,Ghaem Magham Farhani Avenue Tehran Iran

Phone: +98-2188540632

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Revenue: $11.31 million

Year Started: 1998

Incorporated: 1990

  • Darmanyab pharma Building No.1

Address: P9PW+7PC, Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran

Phone: +98 21 87174

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  • Daroupakhsh Pharmaceutical chemical

Address: Tehran Province, Tehran, Vardavard, Taleghani St, Iran

Phone: +98 21 4498 1191

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  • ABIDI PHARMACEUTICALS

Address: Esteghlal Township Abidi St., Karaj Special Rd Tehran, 1389776363 Iran

Phone: +98-2144500229

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Revenue: $11.31 million

Year Started: 1946

Incorporated: 1946

  • Exir Pharmaceutical Company

Address: VQJJ+G2M, Borujerd, Lorestan Province, Iran

Phone: +98 66 4260 0048

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  • FARABI PHARMACEUTICALS CO

Address: Km 15, Esfahan -Shiraz Road Tehran, 8179159137 Iran

Phone: +98-3136540214

Revenue: $11.31 million

Year Started: 1993

Incorporated: 1989

  • FARAN SHIMI PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY

Address: Building.No. 19 Parvin Street Tehran, 1966834944 Iran

Phone: +98-2157941000

Revenue: $56.57 million

Year Started: 2001

Incorporated: 2002

  • Iran Hormone

Address: P689+24G، منطقه ۲۱، Tehran Province, Iran

Phone: +98 21 4490 5517

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  • Kimya Salamat Iranian

Address: Tehran Province, Tehran, Molla Sadra St, No. 60, Iran

Phone: +98 21 8866 8709

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  • Loghman Pharmaceutical Co.

Address: P66J+6PG District 21, تهران، Tehran Province, Iran

Phone: +98 21 4450 4121

  • MELLI AGRO CHEMICAL

Address: No.501 Pasdaran Street Tehran, 1957916435 Iran

Phone: +98-2144471636

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Revenue: $4.53 million

Year Started: 1986

Incorporated: 1986

  • MIM Daroo Pharmaceutical Company

Address: PCPM+M2R District 7, Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran

Phone: +98 21 9662 1410

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  • Mofid Pharmaceutical Company

Address: Modava Pharmaceutical، Iran

Phone: +98 26 4423 7577

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  • Nikan Pharma

Address: Tehran Province, Tehran, Ahmadiyan St, Iran

Phone: +98 21 8870 7663

  • Novartis Pharma Services AG

Address: PCQ7+5W9 District 6, Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran

Phone: +98 21 8866 3436

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  • NovoNordisk

Address: Tehran Province, Tehran, Valiasr St, Kian Tower, Iran

Phone: +98 21 8864 5221

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  • Pardis Pharmed

Address: M9VH+RPV District 11, Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran

Phone: +98 21 6638 1304

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  • PDR Pharmaceutical

Address: Tehran, Unit 17,3rd Floor,No 14,Yas 3 str, Niayesh Highway,Shahran, 1 Square, Iran

Phone: +98 21 4403 7638

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PISHTAZ TEB ZAMAN

Address: No. 1, 3rd Yas Street Tehran, 1494734463 Iran

Phone: +98-2142197000

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Revenue: $11.31 million

Year Started: 1998

Incorporated: 1998

  • Pooyesh Darou

Address: Tehran Province, Tehran, Dr Fatemi St, Iran

Phone: +98 21 8899 7248

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  • RAAYA PHARMA INNOVATIONS COMPANY

Address: W. Nahid Avenue Tehran, 1967756351 Iran

Phone: +98-2122660824

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Revenue: $8.08 million

Year Started: 2012

Incorporated: 2012

  • Raha pharmaceutical co.

Address: Isfahan Province, Isfahan, کیلومتر 7 جاده شیراز– شهرک صنعتی صفه – واحد 11، Iran

Phone: +98 31 3654 0659

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  • Ronak Pharmaceutical Co.

Address: Tehran Province, Tehran, 3rd Floor, No. 85, Corner of 2/1 Alley, Square, Shahid Street, Shohada-ye-Gomnam, Iran

Phone: +98 21 9107 9170

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  • Shafayab Pharma

Address: No. 275, Dr. Beheshti Ave, Tehran,1514617711, Iran

Phone: +98 21 8874 4119

  • shookooh pharma co.

Address: Tehran Province, Tehran, iran, tehran ,sq. namjoo, ave. sheikh safi, Shahid Safi, No. 17, Iran

Phone: +98 21 7755 1912

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  • Sina Darou Laboratories

Address: 15th Kilometer Karaj Makhsoos Road Tehran, 33561 Iran

Phone: +98-2144194003

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Revenue: $42.22 million

Year Started: 1962

Incorporated: 1962

  • Tamin Pharmaceutical Investment Company

Address: Tehran Province, Tehran, Nahid, QCH8+GGP, Iran

Phone: +98 21 2204 7085

  • Tasnim Pharmaceutical

Address: Tehran Province, Tehran, Beyhaghi boulevard, 14 East Alley, No.3, Tasnim Building, Argentina Square, Iran

Phone: +98 21 8817 4865

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Challenges Faced by the Pharmaceutical Companies in Iran

Iran’s pharmaceutical industry needs modern production technologies and ways to increase savings.

Years of underdevelopment, economic slowdown, and subsequent lack of funding severely hampered the industry’s growth.

Public and private funds remain tight, reducing investment in research and new product development.

Innovative financing, for example via investment banks and specialized investment companies, is a new growth area.

The listing of shares on national stock exchanges by pharmaceutical companies also offers untapped potential for the development of new products. Mergers and acquisitions have helped to some extent to consolidate the sector and build large pharmaceutical holdings and more complete production chains.

Impact of Covid19 on the pharmaceutical companies in Iran

The global pandemic has prioritized spending on fighting COVID19 and reduced allocations for other important medicines to treat other diseases.

However, this is seen as a temporary change while the pandemic has strengthened international collaboration both to combat COVID19 and within the pharmaceutical sector in general.

In Iran, the pandemic is responsible for accelerated approvals of treatments related to Covid19 due to the IML and drug registration process.

Conclusion

Since 2019, the Iranian authorities have delivered a complete medical insurance plan to all Iranians to cowl simple clinical costs.

This plan covers 70 % of the value of drugs with extra insurance for people with uncommon diseases.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), all the medications included in the ultra-modern model of the WHO List of Essential Medicines are to be produced in Iran; with 100% coverage insurance.

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