Hamdard

What Hamdard does

Hamdard Laboratories (Waqf) Pakistan is a Karachi-headquartered herbal medicine and consumer health products manufacturer operating as a Waqf (Islamic endowment) since 1948, with roots tracing to a 1906 Delhi Matab founded by Hakim Hafiz Abdul Majeed. The company produces 475+ herbal products spanning its flagship Rooh Afza syrup, OTC remedies, prescription herbal medicines for gastric, oral, and skin conditions, and consumer wellness goods manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000:2005 certifications with HALAL compliance. Its vertically integrated business model spans certified manufacturing, distribution through 35+ international distributors and major retail chains (Carrefour, Lulu, Walmart, Costco, Tesco, Woolworths) across 30+ countries and 6 continents, and direct healthcare delivery through a national network of free Hamdard Matabs (Unani clinics), 18 Mobile Dispensaries serving 500,000+ patients annually across 11 Pakistani cities, Digital Matabs for telemedicine, and the Hamdard University Hospital referral facility.

Revenue is generated from product sales, with export revenue from Rooh Afza alone reported at approximately PKR 1 billion per year; the Hamdard Foundation Pakistan subsidiary manages educational scholarships, social welfare programs, and the charitable healthcare delivery arm. The company is privately held under Waqf ownership with no external funding rounds, no equity investors, and no IPO history. Customer segments span general consumers, OTC healthcare seekers, healthcare providers/pharmacies, and international retail distributors, with a horizontal segmentation approach serving a long tail of individual buyers rather than concentrated enterprise accounts.

Name

Hamdard

Legal name

Hamdard Laboratories (Waqf) Pakistan

Website

https://hamdard.com.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hamdard Laboratories (Waqf) Pakistan is a Karachi-headquartered herbal medicine and consumer health manufacturer producing 475+ products, including the flagship Rooh Afza syrup, distributed across 30+ countries to mass-market consumers through retail chains and a network of free Unani clinics and mobile dispensaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Herbal and Unani Medicine

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Gastrointestinal & Digestive Health (HLAIADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cold, Flu & Cough Remedies (HLAIADAB), Cold, Flu, Cough & Allergy Remedies (Decongestants, Antihistamines, Cough Syrups, Lozenges) (CRADAMAD)

Keywords

• Herbal medicine
• Unani medicine
• Healthcare services
• Wellness products
• Herbal supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

Karachi

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels5 records

Core offering

Hamdard manufactures and sells over 475 herbal and Unani medicine products including the flagship Rooh Afza syrup, OTC herbal remedies, and prescription medicines for gastric, oral, and skin conditions. The company also operates a network of Hamdard Matabs (healthcare clinics offering free consultation), Hamdard Free Mobile Dispensaries serving underserved communities, and Digital Matabs providing telemedicine services. All products are formulated from natural ingredients under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000:2005 certified manufacturing processes.

Product overview

Hamdard is a Pakistan-based herbal medicine and healthcare company with over 100 years of history (founded in 1906), operating as a diversified health and wellness enterprise. The product portfolio centers on Rooh Afza syrup as the flagship consumer product, complemented by a comprehensive range of herbal medicines, Over the Counter (OTC) products, and Health Care Products (HCP/prescription drugs) for gastric, oral, and skin issues. The company extends its reach through a network of Hamdard Matabs (healthcare clinics) offering Unani medicine consultations, Hamdard Free Mobile Dispensaries serving disadvantaged communities across 11 major cities, and Digital Matabs providing telemedicine services. All products are formulated from natural ingredients and sourced from Pakistan's finest purity standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hamdard Matab: Free healthcare clinics providing Unani medicine consultation services across Pakistan
• Hamdard Free Mobile Dispensaries
• Rooh Afza
• Hamdard Foundation Pakistan

Products and services

• Rooh Afza

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ patients treated annually through Free Mobile Dispensaries
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Dr. Zakir Husain Memorial Welfare Society (DZHMWS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026DZHMWS organized the 'Pahal' Winter Relief Initiative blanket distribution drive in collaboration with NSERD at Jamia Millia Islamia. Hamdard Learning and Welfare Society participated in the organizing effort, distributing blankets to children with disabilities and their families.
• New Socio Economic Research and Development (NSERD)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026NSERD collaborated with DZHMWS to organize the 'Pahal' Winter Relief Initiative. Partner organizations including Hamdard Learning and Welfare Society participated in the organizing effort.
• Hamdard Learning and Welfare SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Hamdard Learning and Welfare Society participated in organizing the 'Pahal' Winter Relief Initiative blanket distribution drive at Jamia Millia Islamia, supporting children with disabilities and their families.
• Delhi PoliceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 February 2026Delhi Police expressed support for future collaborations in community welfare initiatives with Hamdard and partner organizations.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Haleon (formerly GSK Consumer Healthcare): Global consumer healthcare major with extensive OTC presence across Pakistan and Middle East. Broad incumbent competing in the OTC consumer health segment where Hamdard's herbal products overlap.
• Marico Limited: Large Indian FMCG company with major herbal/ayurvedic brands like Parachute (coconut oil) and Kaya. Broad incumbent competing with Hamdard's branded herbal product range across South Asia and the Middle East.

Regional players

• ITC Limited (Foods Division): Indian conglomerate with a large foods and beverages portfolio (Aashirvaad, B-Natural, YiPPee). Comparable to Hamdard in the sharbat/beverage segment; regional player with strong Indian footprint where Rooh Afza also competes.

Direct peers

• Dabur India: India's largest Ayurvedic/herbal consumer products company spanning OTC, personal care, and foods. Directly comparable as a heritage herbal brand with global distribution and a parallel traditional-medicine (Ayurvedic vs. Unani) product orientation.
• Himalaya Wellness Company: Bengaluru-based herbal pharma and personal care company with OTC, baby care, and wellness categories. Directly comparable as a herbal healthcare manufacturer with international retail distribution and similar OTC + consumer product mix.
• Patanjali Ayurved: Mass-market herbal FMCG and Ayurvedic medicines company with rapid international growth and a comparable product range (OTC, personal care, foods) directly competing with Hamdard in herbal consumer categories.
• Charak Pharma: Mumbai-based Ayurvedic and herbal pharma company specializing in proprietary classical formulations, OTC, and prescription herbal medicines. Comparable Unani/Ayurvedic product orientation and India-centric manufacturing model.
• Baidyanath: Established Ayurvedic medicines manufacturer with proprietary herbal formulations, OTC wellness products, and a similar traditional-medicine heritage comparable to Hamdard's Unani portfolio.
• Hamdard India (Hamdard Dawakhana): The original 1906 Delhi Hamdard entity, now a separate Indian non-profit focused on Unani medicine. Direct peer sharing brand heritage, product categories (Rooh Afza, Unani medicines), and a parallel Waqf-style non-profit operating structure.
• Emami Limited: Indian herbal consumer goods conglomerate owning Zandu (Ayurvedic medicines) and Boroline. Directly comparable in herbal OTC and personal care with a similar South Asian and Middle East distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Hamdard_PK
• Facebookfacebook.com/Hamdardpkofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hamdard-pakistan

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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