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Global Pharma
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Global Pharma Healthcare Private Limited
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Private
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1999
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Global Pharma Healthcare Private Limited is a Chennai, India-based B2B pharmaceutical manufacturer and exporter founded in 1999 by doctors. The company produces 450+ pharmaceutical formulations across multiple dosage forms, including tablets, capsules, injectables, eye and ear drops, ointments, liquid orals, sachets, and nutraceuticals, spanning 25+ therapeutic segments. Its technical capability rests on a 75,000+ sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Chennai/Alathur that is 100% solar-powered via a 1.2 MW plant and operates with zero liquid discharge. The company is vertically integrated through a sister active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing entity, allowing it to control upstream supply and capture additional margin. It holds DSIR approval for in-house R&D and maintains consumer-facing sub-brands including RichVit, Fizzvit, Ciprogen, and Glozyme.

The company has accumulated 700+ product registrations and 20+ Ministry of Health site visit approvals across export markets, underpinned by EU GMP, WHO GMP, and a comprehensive ISO suite (9001:2015 quality, 14001:2015 environmental, 45001:2018 safety, 22000:2005 food safety, 17025:2005 lab competence). These certifications enable participation in regulated institutional and government tenders across Asia, Africa, CIS, Europe, Latin America, the UK, and the Middle East.

The business model is B2B export-oriented. Revenue is generated through pharmaceutical product sales and contract manufacturing partnerships, with customer segments comprising government health ministries, healthcare providers, international distributors, and contract manufacturing partners across 40+ countries. The company is privately held and doctor/family-owned, with no disclosed external capital raises to date, indicating an organic-growth operating model.

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Global Pharma Healthcare is a Chennai-based B2B pharmaceutical manufacturer producing 450+ formulations across tablets, capsules, injectables, and other dosage forms for governments, healthcare providers, distributors, and contract manufacturing partners across 40+ countries.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersChennai, India
HQ citystring
Chennai
HQ countrystring
India
HQ regionstring
Asia
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices3 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
pharmaceutical manufacturing, finished formulations, contract manufacturing, active pharmaceutical ingredients, nutraceutical products
Industry4 codes
1Primary Care & General Medicine Pharmaceuticals
CodeHLAIAAAAPrimaryYes
2Generic APIs & Intermediates (Active Ingredients)
CodeHLAIABAGPrimaryNo
3Specialty Pharmaceutical Distributors
CodeHLAIAJABPrimaryNo
4Specialty Pharma & Biologics Distribution (GDP-compliant)
CodeHLAGAMADPrimaryNo
NAICS code5 codes
  • Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing325412
  • Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing3254
  • Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing32541
  • Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing325411
  • Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers424210
SIC code3 codes
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations2834
  • Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products2833
  • Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries5122
Product category
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
GTM motion2 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model4 records
1Finished Pharmaceutical Formulations Export
TypeOne Time License
Description

Global Pharma manufactures and exports a diverse portfolio of 450+ pharmaceutical solutions across 40+ countries, generating revenue through direct product sales to international distributors, healthcare providers, and government procurement channels. The company holds 700+ product registrations globally, enabling recurring revenue from established market relationships.

global-pharma.com
2Contract Manufacturing Partnerships
TypeProfessional Services
Description

End-to-end pharmaceutical manufacturing solutions from formulation and scale-up to validation and commercial production, tailored to enable market success for pharmaceutical partners. Revenue is generated through project-based and commercial supply contracts.

global-pharma.com
3Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
TypeOne Time License
Description

High-purity APIs manufactured in EU GMP certified facilities to multicompendial standards, sold as raw materials to pharmaceutical formulations manufacturers.

global-pharma.com
4Nutraceuticals & OTC Products
TypeOne Time License
Description

Science-backed health supplements and OTC dermatological and wound care products sold in customizable packaging to distributors and retail channels.

global-pharma.com
Marketing channels4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Brand1 of 4 records shown
1RichVit
Description

Vitamin and nutritional supplement product line

global-pharma.com
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Core offering1 text field

Global Pharma Healthcare manufactures and exports a diverse portfolio of 450+ finished pharmaceutical formulations across 40+ countries, spanning tablets, capsules, injectables, eye/ear drops, ointments, liquid orals, sachets, and nutraceuticals. The company also produces Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) through vertical integration with a sister company and offers end-to-end contract manufacturing services from formulation development through validation and commercial production.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 5 values shown
  • 450+ pharmaceutical solutions exported to 40+ countries
+4 more records
Product overview1 text field

Global Pharma Healthcare is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company founded in 1999, offering an extensive portfolio of finished dosage forms across multiple categories including tablets, capsules, liquid orals, topical preparations (ointments and creams), eye/ear drops, and parenterals (small and large volume). The product portfolio spans over 25 therapeutic segments covering Cardiovascular Drugs, Anti-Diabetics Agents, Antibiotics, NSAIDs, Anti-Malarials, Anti-Ulcerants, Anti-Psychotics, Anti-TB Agents, and more. The company also produces nutritional supplements, nutraceuticals, and medical devices. Manufacturing capabilities are complemented by contract manufacturing partnerships and global regulatory and market access services. Through vertical integration with a sister company's API manufacturing facility, Global Pharma ensures supply reliability and quality from raw materials to finished formulations across 40+ countries.

Product and service1 record
1Liquid Orals
Scale indicator8 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1Sister Company (API Manufacturing)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Through a sister company specializing in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing, Global Pharma achieves vertical integration from raw materials to finished formulations. This partnership ensures reliable supply, cost efficiency, and consistent quality throughout the value chain, strengthening supply reliability for pharmaceutical partners and patients worldwide.

global-pharma.com
Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Indian-headquartered generic and specialty manufacturer with global commercial footprint spanning emerging markets and regulated geographies. Comparable on generic formulations, dosage-form diversity, and international regulatory positioning.

TypeDirect peer
Description

India-headquartered global generic pharmaceutical manufacturer exporting to 80+ countries across emerging and developed markets. Highly comparable to Global Pharma across finished formulations, therapeutic breadth, and government/MOH procurement channels; operates at materially larger scale.

TypeDirect peer
Description

India's largest specialty and generic pharma manufacturer with global manufacturing footprint and broad product portfolio. Highly comparable on generic formulations, dosage-form diversity, and multinational distribution; significantly larger.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Indian vertically integrated generic manufacturer with API and finished-dose operations and global registrations. Comparable to Global Pharma on integration model, dosage-form breadth, and emerging-market presence.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Indian generic pharmaceutical manufacturer with strong emerging-market and regulated-market exposure. Comparable to Global Pharma on formulation portfolio, API operations, and global regulatory approvals across multiple therapeutic segments.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Indian generic pharmaceutical manufacturer focused on soft-gel, oral solids, and injectable products with heavy emerging-market and institutional procurement orientation. Closest in scale and emerging-market emphasis among Indian peers.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Largest Indian generic formulations and API exporter with US/Europe/emerging-market reach. Comparable to Global Pharma on dosage-form breadth (oral solids, injectables, sterile), API+formulation integration, and global regulatory portfolio — but at a substantially larger scale.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Indian-headquartered multinational generic and API manufacturer with strong presence in emerging markets and regulated markets. Comparable across therapeutic breadth, API+formulation model, and global regulatory footprint.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Indian generic manufacturer with vertically integrated API operations and global presence across anti-malarials, anti-rheumatics, and other therapeutic areas. Comparable to Global Pharma on API+formulation integration and emerging-market focus.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Indian vertically integrated pharmaceutical company combining API manufacturing, finished formulations, and biopharmaceuticals with strong emerging-market presence. Comparable to Global Pharma on API integration, broad therapeutic portfolio, and global exports.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat5 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers4 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment4 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature6 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries1 record

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Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

Compliance15 records

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Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Global Pharma

Pharmaceutical Manufacturingglobal-pharma.com

Global Pharma Healthcare is a Chennai-based B2B pharmaceutical manufacturer producing 450+ formulations across tablets, capsules, injectables, and other dosage forms for governments, healthcare providers, distributors, and contract manufacturing partners across 40+ countries.

What Global Pharma does

Global Pharma Healthcare Private Limited is a Chennai, India-based B2B pharmaceutical manufacturer and exporter founded in 1999 by doctors. The company produces 450+ pharmaceutical formulations across multiple dosage forms, including tablets, capsules, injectables, eye and ear drops, ointments, liquid orals, sachets, and nutraceuticals, spanning 25+ therapeutic segments. Its technical capability rests on a 75,000+ sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Chennai/Alathur that is 100% solar-powered via a 1.2 MW plant and operates with zero liquid discharge. The company is vertically integrated through a sister active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing entity, allowing it to control upstream supply and capture additional margin. It holds DSIR approval for in-house R&D and maintains consumer-facing sub-brands including RichVit, Fizzvit, Ciprogen, and Glozyme.

The company has accumulated 700+ product registrations and 20+ Ministry of Health site visit approvals across export markets, underpinned by EU GMP, WHO GMP, and a comprehensive ISO suite (9001:2015 quality, 14001:2015 environmental, 45001:2018 safety, 22000:2005 food safety, 17025:2005 lab competence). These certifications enable participation in regulated institutional and government tenders across Asia, Africa, CIS, Europe, Latin America, the UK, and the Middle East.

The business model is B2B export-oriented. Revenue is generated through pharmaceutical product sales and contract manufacturing partnerships, with customer segments comprising government health ministries, healthcare providers, international distributors, and contract manufacturing partners across 40+ countries. The company is privately held and doctor/family-owned, with no disclosed external capital raises to date, indicating an organic-growth operating model.

Global Pharma firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Global Pharma
Legal name
Global Pharma Healthcare Private Limited
Website
https://global-pharma.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1999
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Global Pharma Healthcare is a Chennai-based B2B pharmaceutical manufacturer producing 450+ formulations across tablets, capsules, injectables, and other dosage forms for governments, healthcare providers, distributors, and contract manufacturing partners across 40+ countries.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Global Pharma industry classification

Industry
Product category
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
NAICS
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (3254), Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (32541), 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
Primary Care & General Medicine Pharmaceuticals (HLAIAAAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
Generic APIs & Intermediates (Active Ingredients) (HLAIABAG), Specialty Pharmaceutical Distributors (HLAIAJAB), Specialty Pharma & Biologics Distribution (GDP-compliant) (HLAGAMAD)

Keywords

  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Finished formulations
  • Contract manufacturing
  • Active pharmaceutical ingredients
  • Nutraceutical products

Where Global Pharma is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Chennai
HQ country
India
HQ region
Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

Global Pharma business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Finished Pharmaceutical Formulations Export: Global Pharma manufactures and exports a diverse portfolio of 450+ pharmaceutical solutions across 40+ countries, generating revenue through direct product sales to international distributors, healthcare providers, and government procurement channels. The company holds 700+ product registrations globally, enabling recurring revenue from established market relationships.
  2. Contract Manufacturing Partnerships: End-to-end pharmaceutical manufacturing solutions from formulation and scale-up to validation and commercial production, tailored to enable market success for pharmaceutical partners. Revenue is generated through project-based and commercial supply contracts.
  3. Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs): High-purity APIs manufactured in EU GMP certified facilities to multicompendial standards, sold as raw materials to pharmaceutical formulations manufacturers.
  4. Nutraceuticals & OTC Products: Science-backed health supplements and OTC dermatological and wound care products sold in customizable packaging to distributors and retail channels.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Global Pharma product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Global Pharma Healthcare manufactures and exports a diverse portfolio of 450+ finished pharmaceutical formulations across 40+ countries, spanning tablets, capsules, injectables, eye/ear drops, ointments, liquid orals, sachets, and nutraceuticals. The company also produces Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) through vertical integration with a sister company and offers end-to-end contract manufacturing services from formulation development through validation and commercial production.

Product overview

Global Pharma Healthcare is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company founded in 1999, offering an extensive portfolio of finished dosage forms across multiple categories including tablets, capsules, liquid orals, topical preparations (ointments and creams), eye/ear drops, and parenterals (small and large volume). The product portfolio spans over 25 therapeutic segments covering Cardiovascular Drugs, Anti-Diabetics Agents, Antibiotics, NSAIDs, Anti-Malarials, Anti-Ulcerants, Anti-Psychotics, Anti-TB Agents, and more. The company also produces nutritional supplements, nutraceuticals, and medical devices. Manufacturing capabilities are complemented by contract manufacturing partnerships and global regulatory and market access services. Through vertical integration with a sister company's API manufacturing facility, Global Pharma ensures supply reliability and quality from raw materials to finished formulations across 40+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • RichVit: Vitamin and nutritional supplement product line
  • Fizzvit
  • Ciprogen
  • Glozyme

Products and services

  • Liquid Orals

Quantifiable outcome

  • 450+ pharmaceutical solutions exported to 40+ countries
  • +4 more outcomes

Companies that use Global Pharma

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Global Pharma technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Global Pharma partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Sister Company (API Manufacturing)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough a sister company specializing in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing, Global Pharma achieves vertical integration from raw materials to finished formulations. This partnership ensures reliable supply, cost efficiency, and consistent quality throughout the value chain, strengthening supply reliability for pharmaceutical partners and patients worldwide.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Global Pharma competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Glenmark Pharmaceuticals: Indian-headquartered generic and specialty manufacturer with global commercial footprint spanning emerging markets and regulated geographies. Comparable on generic formulations, dosage-form diversity, and international regulatory positioning.
  • Cipla: India-headquartered global generic pharmaceutical manufacturer exporting to 80+ countries across emerging and developed markets. Highly comparable to Global Pharma across finished formulations, therapeutic breadth, and government/MOH procurement channels; operates at materially larger scale.
  • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries: India's largest specialty and generic pharma manufacturer with global manufacturing footprint and broad product portfolio. Highly comparable on generic formulations, dosage-form diversity, and multinational distribution; significantly larger.
  • Zydus Lifesciences (Cadila Healthcare): Indian vertically integrated generic manufacturer with API and finished-dose operations and global registrations. Comparable to Global Pharma on integration model, dosage-form breadth, and emerging-market presence.
  • Lupin Limited: Indian generic pharmaceutical manufacturer with strong emerging-market and regulated-market exposure. Comparable to Global Pharma on formulation portfolio, API operations, and global regulatory approvals across multiple therapeutic segments.
  • Strides Pharma Science: Indian generic pharmaceutical manufacturer focused on soft-gel, oral solids, and injectable products with heavy emerging-market and institutional procurement orientation. Closest in scale and emerging-market emphasis among Indian peers.
  • Aurobindo Pharma: Largest Indian generic formulations and API exporter with US/Europe/emerging-market reach. Comparable to Global Pharma on dosage-form breadth (oral solids, injectables, sterile), API+formulation integration, and global regulatory portfolio — but at a substantially larger scale.
  • Dr. Reddy's Laboratories: Indian-headquartered multinational generic and API manufacturer with strong presence in emerging markets and regulated markets. Comparable across therapeutic breadth, API+formulation model, and global regulatory footprint.
  • Ipca Laboratories: Indian generic manufacturer with vertically integrated API operations and global presence across anti-malarials, anti-rheumatics, and other therapeutic areas. Comparable to Global Pharma on API+formulation integration and emerging-market focus.
  • Emcure Pharmaceuticals: Indian vertically integrated pharmaceutical company combining API manufacturing, finished formulations, and biopharmaceuticals with strong emerging-market presence. Comparable to Global Pharma on API integration, broad therapeutic portfolio, and global exports.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Global Pharma social profiles

Digital presence

Global Pharma compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance15 records

Global Pharma financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Global Pharma leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Global Pharma subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

Global Pharma funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Global Pharma M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Global Pharma

What does Global Pharma do?

Global Pharma Healthcare manufactures and exports a diverse portfolio of 450+ finished pharmaceutical formulations across 40+ countries, spanning tablets, capsules, injectables, eye/ear drops, ointments, liquid orals, sachets, and nutraceuticals. The company also produces Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) through vertical integration with a sister company and offers end-to-end contract manufacturing services from formulation development through validation and commercial production.

Is Global Pharma a public or private company?

Global Pharma is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Global Pharma founded?

Global Pharma was founded in 1999. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Global Pharma based?

Global Pharma is headquartered in Chennai, India, in the Asia region.

How does Global Pharma make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Finished Pharmaceutical Formulations Export is the primary driver. The others are contract Manufacturing Partnerships, active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and nutraceuticals & OTC Products.

Who are Global Pharma's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Cipla, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Zydus Lifesciences (Cadila Healthcare), Lupin Limited, Strides Pharma Science, Aurobindo Pharma, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Ipca Laboratories and Emcure Pharmaceuticals.

Does Global Pharma have an API?

No public API is recorded for Global Pharma.

What industry is Global Pharma in?

Global Pharma's product category is Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAIAAAA, Primary Care & General Medicine Pharmaceuticals, with a secondary code of HLAIABAG, Generic APIs & Intermediates (Active Ingredients). Its NAICS code is 325412 and its SIC code is 2834.

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EconomyThe Dark Side of the "Pharmacy of the World": India's Pharmaceutical Industry Continues to Face Chronic Quality Concerns Despite Rapid ExpansionIndia's pharmaceutical industry, which supplies roughly 20% of the world's generic medicines, continues to face persistent quality controversies including multiple fatal incidents linked to contaminated drugs manufactured by companies including Maiden Pharmaceuticals, Global Pharma Healthcare, and Sureshan Pharmaceuticals. The Indian government has tightened manufacturing standards through revised Schedule M regulations effective in 2024, but structural weaknesses—including an industry dominated by small manufacturers, intense price pressure, and fragmented regulatory oversight—mean meaningful quality improvements are expected to take considerable time. Historical incidents spanning decades (1986 Mumbai tragedy, 1998 Gurgaon deaths, Ranbaxy's $500 million settlement in 2013, Wockhardt's FDA warning) illustrate the systemic nature of quality failures in India's generic drug sector.OptometryadvisorRecalled Eye Drops Highlight Deficiencies in Regulatory OversightMultiple over-the-counter eye drop recalls have occurred since 2022, including products from Global Pharma (EzriCare linked to Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections causing vision loss and death), Walmart, CVS, and AACE Pharmaceuticals (lubricant ointments), Allergan (Refresh products), and Alcon Laboratories (Systane with fungal contamination), collectively spanning over 3 million units. The recalls have exposed regulatory gaps, as the FDA paused inspections during COVID-19 and smaller OTC manufacturers face less oversight than prescription drug makers. Consumer trust has declined, with significant increases in searches for eye drop safety information and alternative dry eye treatments, potentially driving more patients toward optometric care.Business Insider4th death linked to a drug-resistant bacterium found in eye drops recalled by manufacturerFour deaths and 14 cases of vision loss or eye removal have been linked to eye drops contaminated with a drug-resistant bacterium. The CDC reported the outbreak as of May 15, with cases in 18 states. The manufacturer, Global Pharma Healthcare PVT Limited, has voluntarily recalled the products.PR NewswireFederal Artificial Tears Class Action Filed Against EzricareA class action lawsuit was filed in federal court against Ezricare LLC, Ezrirx LLC, Delsam Pharma LLC, Global Pharma Healthcare Private LTD, and Aru Pharma Inc., alleging their artificial tears product caused a bacterial outbreak leading to blindness and death. The CDC linked the Pseudomonas Aeruginosa outbreak, which began in May 2022, to EzriCare Artificial Tears, affecting 55 people across 12 states with three cases of permanent vision loss and one death. Global Pharma Healthcare issued a recall after the FDA urged consumers to immediately stop using the product.