Mediphar Laboratories has been developing and manufacturing medicines in Lebanon since 1973. Business listings name Habib Edmond Fadel as its founder, and the company is based in Zouk El Khrab, Dbayeh, north of Beirut. Its portfolio mixes generic and branded products across many therapeutic areas, covering both prescription and over-the-counter medicines, along with vitamins and supplements. Alongside its own products, Mediphar takes part in licensing and research partnerships with other companies, according to the Ministry of Public Health. It is one of the mid-sized players in the sector, with listings putting its staff somewhere between 51 and 200 people. For pharmacists and patients, Mediphar is one of the names behind locally made alternatives to imported medicines.
Mediphar Laboratories at a glance
- Founded in 1973
- Based in Zouk El Khrab, Dbayeh
- Makes generic and branded Rx and OTC medicines
- Also produces vitamins and supplements
- Listed by the Ministry of Public Health as a local manufacturer