Globalization! In the pharma industry, the terminology well epitomizes India, currently among the top five global emerging markets and the third largest globally in terms of volume. This orb is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 23.9 per cent by 2020 as per a survey by India Ratings, a Fitch Group company. This analysis predicts India to reach US$ 55 billion by the projected year thanks to measures taken by the Government of India, creating a facilitating environment for the pharmaceutical industry and the availability of a huge pool of scientists! Amid the major players contributing to India’s growth story in this segment is the Delhi- based largest contract manufacturing company of India, Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd, producing formulations in practically all dosage forms and therapeutic segments at its eight state-of-the-art world class facilities at Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
The group has gained numerous worldwide regulatory accreditations, namely; ANVISA-Brazil, NAFDAC-Nigeria, FDB-Ghana, PPB-Kenya, DPM-Ivory Coast, PMPB-Malawi, CD & DA-Sri Lanka, NDA-Uganda, DDA-Nepal, MOH-Vietnam, MOH- Libya, MOH-Belarus, MOH-Cambodia etc.
Akums manufactures TOP ORG brands at its different facilities designed as per international norms , either on principal-to-principal or loan license basis for the majority of leading marketing companies of India, including ; Abbott, Aristo, Albert David, Ajanta, Allergan, Alkem, Avon, Adcock Ingram, Bayer, Blue Cross, Bharat Serums, Besins , Cadila, Cipla, Centaur, Dabur, Eisai, Elder, Emcure, FDC, Ferring, Fourrts, 4Life, GSK, Glenmark, Hetero, Intas, Indoco, Intervet, IPCA, Jubilent , J.B.Chemicals, Lundback, Lupin, Mylan, Mankind, Madley, Merial, Macleods, Merck, A. Menarini, Micro, MSD, Mapra, Novartis, Optho, Pharmed, Provimi, Piramal, Panacea,P&G, Ranbaxy, Sun Pharma, Sanofi Aventis, Torrent, TTK,Teva, Tiens, Unichem, UCB, Wockhardt, Zydus Cadila,Zuventus and many other prominent national and global names of the pharma turf.
Product categories
- Tablets ( Beta & Non Beta Lactum)
- Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin)
- Dry Powder Syrup/ Liquid Orals
- Oral Medicine in Jelly
- Injectables (Dry/ Liquid)
- Injections in vials/ ampoules
- Prefilled syringes (ready to use)
- Large volume parenterals
- Ear & Eye Drops ( In FFS & 3 Piece packs)
- Hormonal Preparations in all dosage forms
- Ointments/Creams/ Lotions/Gels/Oils
- Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
- Ayurvedic Products
Competitive advantages
- The largest contract manufacturing company in the country
- Manufacturing formulations in almost all dosage forms & therapeutic segments
- WHO GMP, GMP-Ayush, ISO 9001: 2008,14001:2004 GLP,, QMS – HACCP & other certifications
- Highly research oriented & technology driven company
- Caters over 500 clients with 98 per cent retention rate
- Manufactures more than 3000 formulations in different dosage forms
- Unique DCGI approved products for most prevailing diseases
- Large manufacturing capacity in all sections
- Huge manufacturing capacity to produce 12 crore tablets per day
- In-house NABL approved testing laboratory
All the eight facilities in Haridwar are well equipped with the latest & sophisticated machines and testing equipment. Akums units are rated amongst the best in India. More than 100 packaging lines, supported with plant and machinery/area in different dosage forms add to the competitive advantage.
A dedicated QA team supported by highly qualified & experienced QC personnel in each plant is the backbone of the company, who jointly ensure strict regulatory compliance of processes and parameters at each step of product manufacturing. Akums has centralized stability center and quality laboratories as per latest ICH guidelines. An advanced R&D centre approved by DSIR and pilot plant for batch scale-up further facilitates innovation in products processes.