Danapha

What Danapha does

Danapha (Công ty Cổ phần Dược Danapha) is a Vietnam-based pharmaceutical manufacturer headquartered in Da Nang with origins tracing to the 5th Central Pharmaceutical Factory prior to its 2006 joint-stock reorganization. The company manufactures and distributes a 14-category portfolio spanning oriental/herbal medicine, antipsychotics, respiratory and allergy drugs, ophthalmic and nasal preparations, vitamins, analgesics and anti-inflammatories, nootropics, digestive medicines, balms and inhalers, diabetes and cardiovascular drugs, health supplements, cosmetics, and medical equipment. Named proprietary products include Cholestin (saponin-based herbal capsule), VG-5 (herbal hepatitis B treatment) and Lotosonic (Dưỡng tâm an thần) for insomnia and anxiety. Production is anchored by three Da Nang facilities: a main pharmaceutical factory at 253 Dũng Sĩ Thanh Khê, an oriental medicine factory at Hoa Khanh Industrial Zone, and a high-technology factory at the Danang Hi-Tech Park applying nano-technology to drug formulation.

Danapha has held GMP-WHO certification since 2010, placing it among the first Vietnamese manufacturers certified by the Drug Administration of Vietnam. Distribution is built around three layers: (i) seven regional branches across Vietnam covering Hanoi, Vinh Phuc, Thanh Hoa, Khanh Hoa, Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, and Da Nang; (ii) partnerships with major domestic wholesalers such as DAP, MEDICO, HADICO, KIM DO, and TIEN TIEN, plus modern pharmacy chains Pharmacity and FPT Long Chau (400+ stores); and (iii) international export to 14+ countries including Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and several Eastern European and CIS markets via channel partners DS Group, VETPROM, and DKSH Vietnam. The company also operates a 19001727 health consultation hotline and a bilingual website supporting direct consumer engagement.

The revenue model is sales-led through one-time sale of manufactured pharmaceutical and consumer health products, with no disclosed subscription or licensing pricing. Customer segments split between B2B healthcare providers and pharmacies, individual consumers via retail and branch channels, and international wholesale partners. Ownership remains in private joint-stock form with annual general meetings and a private placement share offering confirmed by the State Securities Commission of Vietnam in 2017. Leadership rests with CEO and Board Chairman Nguyen Quang Tri.

Name

Danapha

Legal name

Công ty Cổ phần Dược Danapha

Website

https://danapha.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Danapha is a Vietnam-based pharmaceutical manufacturer (GMP-WHO certified since 2010) producing a 14-category portfolio of medicines, supplements, and cosmetics across three Da Nang factories, distributing domestically via seven branches and pharmacy chains, and exporting to 14+ CIS and Eastern European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Generic Finished Dosage Form (FDF) Manufacturing (HLAIABAH)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Herbal medicines
• Health supplements
• Cosmetic manufacturing
• Oriental medicine

Headquarters

HQ city

Da Nang

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and selling pharmaceutical products across 14+ product categories including oriental medicine, antipsychotics, respiratory medicines, vitamins, analgesics, cardiovascular, digestive, and diabetes medications. Products are sold domestically through distribution partners and exported to international markets.
2. Cosmetic Products: Manufacturing and distribution of cosmetic products under Danapha brand.
3. Health Supplements: Production and sale of health supplement products including functional foods.
4. Medical Equipment: Distribution of medical devices and equipment.
5. Export Sales: International export of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products to 14+ countries including Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Estonia, Belarus, Georgia, Latvia, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Uzbekistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Vietnam.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Danapha manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and health supplement products grounded in both modern Western medicine and traditional Oriental medicine. Production runs at GMP-WHO certified facilities across seven Vietnamese branches, and finished goods are supplied domestically through pharmacy and distributor channels and internationally to more than 14 export markets.

Product overview

Danapha is a pharmaceutical company that manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. The company operates across three main business areas: pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturing, pharmaceutical distribution, and research and development. The product portfolio consists of 14 main product categories covering Oriental Medicine, Antipsychotics, Respiratory/Allergy, Ophthalmic/Nasal, Vitamins, Analgesic/Anti-inflammatory/Gout/Arthritis, Nootropics, Digestive, Balm/Medicated oil/Inhaler, Diabetes/Cardiovascular, Health Supplements, Cosmetics, and Medical Devices. Specific named products include VG-5 (hepatitis B treatment) and Dưỡng tâm an thần (Lotosonic, for insomnia and anxiety). The company emphasizes R&D investment and produces medicines from herbs, with a focus on both traditional oriental medicine and modern pharmaceutical formulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Modern pharmaceutical products
• Oriental (traditional) medicine products
• Health supplement products
• Cosmetic products

Quantifiable outcome

• GMP-WHO certification achieved in 2010 for herbal medicines quality control

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• DS GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDS Group is a multinational pharmaceutical and health equipment corporation operating in research, production, service, trade, and import. The group has 3 factories with GMP-EU standards, 400+ products, logistics center of 240,000+ m2 in Russia, and partners with major pharmaceutical corporations including Sanofi, Pfizer, and Novartis.
• VETPROMmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVETPROM AD is a Bulgarian pharmaceutical company with over 65 years of presence in the Bulgarian economy. It is one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturers in Bulgaria producing medicinal products for human and veterinary use, food supplements, and cosmetics.
• DKSH VietnammajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider in Vietnam with 18 business locations including offices, distribution centers, and crossdocks across the country, and 5,800 employees. They help companies grow their businesses in new and existing markets.
• DAP (Dong A Pharmaceutical Trading)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded in December 1996, Dong A Pharmaceutical Trading Co., Ltd. has become a group of several companies ranked among the top 10 leading pharmaceutical distributors in Vietnam. The company has 500 employees including 200 sales and marketing staff.
• TIEN TIEN (Advanced Distribution)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdvanced Distribution Co., Ltd. (AD) is a full-service distribution company providing professional solutions including import, sales, order processing, and logistics for FMCG, healthcare, cosmetics, and family care businesses in Vietnam.
• PharmacitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished in November 2011, Pharmacity is one of the first modern retail pharmacy chains in Vietnam with stores across HCMC, Hanoi, Da Nang, Can Tho, Hue, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Binh Duong, Long An, Dong Nai, Tien Giang. The company focuses on providing modern retail pharmacy experience with high-quality pharmaceutical care.
• FPT Long Chau PharmacycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of FPT Retail Company, FPT Long Chau Pharmacy is one of the most reputable retail pharmacy chains in Vietnam with 400+ stores in 50+ provinces (as of end 2021). They provide prescription drugs, OTC medications, health supplements, medical equipment, and cosmetics.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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