Augusta Pharmaceuticals

What Augusta Pharmaceuticals does

Augusta Pharmaceuticals, legally Augusta Limited, is a privately held Zambian pharmaceutical importer, wholesaler, and distributor founded in 2002 (originally as Sky Pharmaceuticals (Zambia) Limited). The company specialises in the supply of pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, medical equipment, and medical consumables, and operates from two Lusaka locations including a warehouse in the Light Industrial Area. It holds a license to trade in narcotics and dangerous drugs and is registered with the Pharmaceutical Regulatory Authority of Zambia as a Pharmaceutical Importer and Wholesaler.

Augusta generates revenue through one-time sale of imported pharmaceuticals and medical consumables to pharmacists, hospitals, clinics, and government institutions, complemented by professional services revenue from its specialised renal dialysis operations. It operates 12 dialysis centres across all ten provinces of Zambia through a partnership with Fresenius Medicare, offering haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis along with installation, training, and maintenance. The company distributes products from over 30 international principals including Mylan (Viatris), Sanofi, Biocon, Adcock Ingram, Mankind Pharma, Medtronic, Bard Medical, 3M, and Mindray, and serves as a major supplier of ARVs and renal dialysis service kits to the Government of the Republic of Zambia. Additional lines include orthopaedic products and trauma surgery support, diagnostic reagents and equipment, and a consumer health sub-brand called Avalife for herbal wellness products.

The go-to-market is an enterprise field sales model with a delivery promise of 24 hours in Lusaka and 48 hours elsewhere for orders above 2,000 Kwacha, targeting healthcare institutions across Zambia. No headcount, revenue, funding, or ownership information is publicly disclosed, and no digital product, API, or AI/ML capability is referenced.

Name

Augusta Pharmaceuticals

Legal name

Augusta Limited

Website

https://augusta-limited.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Augusta Pharmaceuticals is a Zambian pharmaceutical importer, wholesaler, and distributor supplying drugs, ARVs, medical devices, and renal dialysis services to hospitals, clinics, pharmacists, and the Government of Zambia across all ten provinces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Distribution & Healthcare Services

NAICS

Kidney Dialysis Centers (621492), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Dialysis Services (Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis) (HLAKAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Dialysis & Kidney Care Centers (HLAFABAE), Home Dialysis Support & Training Providers (HLAFAEAG), Home Dialysis Equipment & Remote Monitoring (HLAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical distribution
• Medical device supply
• Renal dialysis services
• Healthcare wholesale
• Specialised healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Lusaka

HQ country

Zambia

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Import and Distribution: Augusta Limited imports pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, medical equipment and medical consumables, distributing them to pharmacists, hospitals, clinics, and the Government of the Republic of Zambia. Revenue is generated through the sale and distribution of these products, including ARVs, renal dialysis service kits, and specialised medicinal drugs.
2. Specialised Services (Renal Dialysis): Augusta provides renal dialysis services across 12 centres in all ten provinces of Zambia, including haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, installations, training, and maintenance support. Services are delivered as part of their specialised healthcare offerings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Augusta Limited imports and distributes pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, medical equipment, and medical consumables in Zambia, serving pharmacists, hospitals, clinics, and the Government of the Republic of Zambia. In parallel, the company operates 12 renal dialysis centres across all ten provinces of Zambia, delivering haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, and provides orthopaedic and diagnostic services.

Product overview

Augusta Pharmaceuticals operates as a pharmaceutical importer, wholesaler, and distributor with a diversified portfolio of products and services. The core offerings include pharmaceutical products (generic and branded generic medicines across multiple therapeutic areas), medical consumables and devices/equipment, antiretroviral drugs supplied to the Zambian government, and specialized services in renal dialysis (12 centres nationwide), orthopaedics (joint replacements and trauma surgeries), and diagnostics. The company also offers consumer health products through its Avalife™ herbal sub-brand. Services encompass installation, training, maintenance, and product delivery across all ten provinces of Zambia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Avalife: The Avalife holistic natural solutions are designed to target specific health concerns, while improving the body's overall health and wellness. This holistic approach combats the stresses of hectic, modern life and ensures optimal nutritional balance to meet the body's specific needs and unleash its maximum mental and physical potential.

Products and services

• Pharmaceutical Products Generic and branded generic pharmaceutical medicines spanning therapeutic areas including Alimentary Tract And Metabolism, Blood And Blood Forming Organs, Cardiovascular System, Dermatologicals, Genito Urinary System And Sex Hormones, Systemic Hormonal Preparations, Antiinfectives For Systemic Use, Antineoplastic And Immunomodulating Agents, Musculo-Skeletal System, Nervous System, Antiparasitic Products, Respiratory System, and Sensory Organs, supplied to pharmacists, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare stakeholders in Zambia.
• Medical Consumables, Devices & Equipment General surgery equipment, personal protection equipment, surgical wear, and medical devices including ECG equipment, defibrillators, cardiac monitors, digital X-ray machines, ultrasound machines, and NPWT/VAC machines, sourced from principals such as Medtronic, Bard Medical, 3M, and Mindray Medical International, and supplied to Zambian hospitals and clinics.
• ARVs (Antiretroviral Drugs) Antiretroviral drugs supplied as part of Augusta's pharmaceutical portfolio, with Augusta positioned as a major supplier of ARVs to the Government of the Republic of Zambia for national HIV/AIDS programmes.
• Renal Dialysis Services Comprehensive renal care delivered across 12 centres in all ten provinces of Zambia, including haemodialysis (arteriovenous fistula and vascular access catheter) and peritoneal dialysis (CAPD and APD), with installation, training, and maintenance support, provided in partnership with Fresenius Medicare.
• Orthopaedic Products and Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 dialysis centres established across all 10 provinces of Zambia
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mylan LaboratoriescoreTechnology or IntegrationMylan Laboratories (now part of Viatris) is one of Augusta's key pharmaceutical supplier partners. Through this partnership, Augusta gains access to a globally recognised pharmaceutical brand, enabling it to supply a wide range of quality medicines including ARVs and specialised medicinal drugs to the Zambian market and specifically to the Government of the Republic of Zambia.
• Fresenius MedicarecoreTechnology or IntegrationFresenius Medicare is a key partner supporting Augusta's renal dialysis operations. This partnership enables Augusta to deliver world class renal care in all ten provinces of Zambia, providing haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis services through 12 centres nationwide.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DaVita: Global outpatient dialysis services provider. Comparable on the dialysis centre model, though DaVita operates at vastly larger scale in higher-income markets than Augusta's Zambian footprint.
• Cipla: Global generics powerhouse with a major Africa footprint in ARVs and respiratory drugs. Comparable on pharma distribution and ARV supply at scale to African governments, including Zambia-adjacent markets.
• Aspen Pharmacare: Africa's largest pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor, with broad presence across Southern Africa including branded generics, ARVs and specialty drugs — directly comparable to Augusta's pharmaceutical distribution business.
• Mylan (Viatris): Global generics and ARV manufacturer and Augusta Limited's named core principal. Comparable as the upstream supplier whose products Augusta distributes, particularly ARVs to the Zambian government.
• Sanofi: Global pharma major and named Augusta principal supplying branded products. Comparable as an upstream supplier with overlapping therapeutic-area coverage in Zambia.

Direct peers

• Imperial Health Sciences: Pan-African pharma distribution and supply-chain specialist serving public and private healthcare customers — directly comparable to Augusta's wholesaler/distributor model and government contract orientation.
• Fresenius Medical Care: Global leader in dialysis products and services and Augusta Limited's named core partner for renal care. Highly comparable as both provide haemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis and consumables, though Fresenius operates globally while Augusta focuses on Zambia.
• Adcock Ingram: South African pharma manufacturer and listed principal of Augusta, supplying branded generics across multiple therapeutic areas. Comparable as a complementary supplier with overlapping product portfolios.

Emerging players

• Avacare Health: Pan-African pharmaceutical and medical consumables distributor serving public-sector tenders across multiple African countries — comparable distribution-led model targeting government healthcare contracts in sub-Saharan Africa.

Regional players

• Pharmanova Zambia: Zambia-based pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor with overlapping product categories and government supply exposure — a regional peer competing in the same domestic market as Augusta.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AugustaZAM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sky-adventura-medical-limited

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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