Unique Pharmaceuticals

Name

Unique Pharmaceuticals

Legal name

Unique Pharmaceuticals Limited

Website

https://uniquepharm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Unique Pharmaceuticals Limited is a Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturer producing generic medicines and I.V. fluids across 14 therapeutic categories, serving hospitals, pharmacies, and healthcare providers nationwide through six distribution centers using Blow-Fill-Seal technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Generic Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing

NAICS

Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (3254), Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Small-Molecule Generics (Branded/Unbranded) (HLAIABAA)

Keywords

• Generic pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Intravenous fluid production
• Blow-fill-seal technology
• Oral solid dosage forms
• Dermatological preparations

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Product Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and distributing pharmaceutical products including I.V. fluids, oral liquids, tablets, and ointments to healthcare providers, pharmacies, and hospitals across Nigeria.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Unique Pharmaceuticals Limited manufactures and distributes a broad portfolio of generic pharmaceutical products, including sterile I.V. fluids (produced using Blow-Fill-Seal technology), oral liquids, tablets, capsules, and dermatological creams, spanning 14 therapeutic categories. The company operates a WHO and cGMP-compliant manufacturing facility in Sango-Ota, Nigeria, and distributes nationwide through six regional distribution centers to hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.

Product overview

Unique Pharmaceuticals Limited is a Nigerian pharmaceutical company manufacturing a diverse portfolio of quality generic medicines and I.V. fluids. The product portfolio includes: Infusions/I.V. Fluids (produced using Blow-Fill-Seal technology) including dextrose solutions (UNIDEX-5, UNIDEX-10, UNIDEX-50), electrolyte solutions (UNIDEXAL-9, UNIDEXAL-18, UNISAL), balanced salt solutions (UNIHART, UNIDAR-H, UNIDAR-F), mannitol solutions (UNIMANN-10, UNIMANN-20), and antibiotic/antifungal I.V. formulations (UNILEVOX, UNIFLOX, UNIVID, NEOZOLE, UNIGYL); Oral Solid Dosages including analgesics/antipyretics (LOTEMP tablets/caplets/suspension, LOTEMP PLUS, UNIPROF), antacids/antiulcerants (ACIGUARD, UNICID, OMFIL), antibiotics (UNIGYL tablets, UNITRIM, UNIFLOX tablets), antihypertensives (BETAFIL, LISIOFIL, AMZAK), antidiabetics (NIDD, DIBINORM, GLYTROL, GLIMEFIL), antilipidemic agents (FILSTATIN), and anthelmintics (WORMZAP, BENDEX); Liquid preparations including haematinics (HAEMARON capsules/tonic), multivitamins (NUTRIVIN, BECOVIT, FOURTS B), antitussives (EXIPLON syrup/expectorant), and antihistamines (METAZINE, FENCLOR); and Topical preparations including dermatological creams (CURODERM, MEGADERM, DIA FOOT). The company operates WHO cGMP-compliant manufacturing facilities and serves healthcare providers across Nigeria with a nationwide distribution network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UNIQUE: Company logo and primary brand identity used across all pharmaceutical products.

Products and services

• LOTEMP Suspension 60 ML Paracetamol oral suspension for effective relief from aches, pains, and feverish conditions in children. Sold as a finished pharmaceutical product for distribution to pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare providers in Nigeria.
• LOTEMP Tablets (Paracetamol 500mg) Paracetamol 500mg tablets for effective relief from aches, pains, and feverish conditions. Available in bulk pack sizes for wholesale pharmacy and hospital distribution.
• LOTEMP Caplets (Paracetamol 500mg) Paracetamol 500mg caplets for effective relief from aches, pains, and feverish conditions, supplied in bulk pack size for B2B distribution.
• LOTEMP PLUS Tablets Combination tablets containing Ibuprofen 200mg and Paracetamol 325mg for fast relief from severe pains and inflammatory conditions, distributed to pharmacies and hospitals.
• UNIPROF Suspension Ibuprofen 100mg oral suspension indicated for relief of pains, feverish conditions, teething pains, cold symptoms, headache, earache, and pain due to sore throat.
• ACIGUARD Tablets Antacid tablets containing Dried aluminum hydroxide 300mg, Magnesium trisilicate 50mg, Magnesium Hydroxide 50mg, and Simethicone 10mg for fast relief from heartburn, hyperacidity, peptic ulcer, and gaseous distension.
• ACIGUARD Suspension Antacid oral suspension containing Dried Aluminium Hydroxide 300mg, Magnesium Hydroxide 100mg, Magnesium Trisilicate 150mg, and Simethicone 25mg for fast relief from heartburn, hyperacidity, peptic ulcer, and gaseous distension.
• UNICID Tablets Antacid tablets containing Magnesium trisilicate 250mg, Dried aluminum hydroxide 120mg, and Peppermint flavor for relief of gastric acidity symptoms.
• OMFIL Capsules Omeprazole 20mg capsules used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers, erosive esophagitis, GERD, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
• EXIPLON Syrup Cough syrup containing Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 7mg and Sodium citrate 28.5mg for relief of coughs and nasal congestion in children.
• EXIPLON Expectorant Expectorant containing Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 14mg, Sodium citrate 57mg, Ammonium chloride 135mg, and Menthol 1.1mg for relief of coughs and nasal congestion.
• METAZINE Syrup Promethazine Hydrochloride 5mg syrup for symptomatic treatment of allergic reactions, prevention of nausea and vomiting, motion sickness, and sedation.
• FENCLOR Syrup Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg syrup for allergy relief from sneezing, running nose, itching, rashes, watery eyes, and insect bites.
• HAEMARON Capsules Iron and vitamin supplement capsules containing Ferrous Fumarate 120mg, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folic acid, and Zinc Sulfate for management of iron deficiency anaemia.
• HAEMARON Tonic Vitamin B complex tonic with Zinc sulphate for treatment of anemias of nutritional origin in pregnancy, infancy, or childhood. Available in 100ml and 200ml pack sizes for B2B distribution.
• NUTRIVIN Syrup Multivitamin syrup containing Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, D3, and Nicotinamide for multivitamin deficiencies, convalescence, and malnutrition.
• BECOVIT Syrup Vitamin B complex syrup containing Vitamin B1, B2, B6, and Nicotinamide for prevention of vitamin B deficiencies.
• FOURTS B Capsules Vitamin B-complex and minerals capsules with additional micronutrients including Chromium, Vanadium, Zinc, and Selenium for vitamin B-complex and minerals deficiency, immune system strengthening, and wound healing.
• WORMZAP Suspension Albendazole 100mg oral suspension for treatment of single or mixed worm infestations including pinworm, whipworm, roundworm, hookworm, and tapeworm.
• BENDEX Suspension Pyrantel Pamoate 250mg oral suspension for the treatment of common worm infestations.
• UNIGYL Tablets (Metronidazole) Metronidazole oral tablets (200mg and 400mg strengths) for treating bacterial infections of the vagina, stomach, intestines, liver, skin, joints, brain, heart, and respiratory tract.
• UNIGYL Suspension Metronidazole 200mg oral suspension for treating bacterial infections in pediatric and adult patients.
• UNITRIM Tablet Co-trimoxazole tablets containing Sulphamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg for respiratory tract, genito-urinary tract, and other bacterial infections.
• UNITRIM Suspension

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving Nigerian healthcare sector since 1988
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Cipla Limited: Indian global generic manufacturer with active presence in African markets including Nigeria. Competes directly with Unique Pharmaceuticals in generic categories (antiretrovirals, antibiotics, cardiovascular) and represents a key import-substitution threat as well as a potential strategic partner.

Direct peers

• Fidson Healthcare Plc: Nigerian-listed pharmaceutical manufacturer with a broad generics portfolio across therapeutic categories including cardiovascular, anti-infectives, and nutritionals. Comparable to Unique Pharmaceuticals as a domestic manufacturer serving Nigerian hospitals and pharmacies with multi-category coverage.
• Drugfield Pharmaceuticals Limited: Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturer producing generic tablets, capsules, ointments, and oral liquids across multiple therapeutic categories. Comparable to Unique Pharmaceuticals in manufacturing scope, generic focus, and Nigeria-centric distribution.
• May & Baker Nigeria Plc: One of Nigeria's oldest pharmaceutical manufacturers (founded 1946) producing generics and consumer health products including I.V. fluids, tablets, syrups, and ointments. Comparable to Unique Pharmaceuticals across product format, customer base, and domestic manufacturing footprint.
• Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited: One of Nigeria's largest indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturers producing generics across multiple therapeutic categories including analgesics, antibiotics, and antimalarials. Closely comparable to Unique Pharmaceuticals in business model, product breadth, and target customers (hospitals and retail pharmacies across Nigeria).
• Swiss Pharma Nigeria Limited (Swipha): Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturer with WHO cGMP-certified facilities producing generics and I.V. fluids. Comparable to Unique Pharmaceuticals in sterile manufacturing capability, therapeutic breadth, and B2B distribution to Nigerian healthcare providers.
• Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc: Nigerian-listed pharmaceutical manufacturer producing generics and consumer health products across cardiovascular, anti-infectives, and nutrition. Comparable to Unique Pharmaceuticals in business model, therapeutic breadth, and domestic distribution focus.

Broad incumbents

• GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria Plc: Subsidiary of a multinational pharma major producing consumer healthcare and pharmaceutical products in Nigeria. Comparable in product categories (analgesics, vitamins) and customer base but operates as a multinational affiliate with broader portfolio and different cost structure.
• Pfizer Nigeria: Multinational pharma company's Nigerian distribution and marketing arm selling branded pharmaceuticals across multiple therapeutic categories. Overlaps with Unique Pharmaceuticals in target customers but differs in branded versus generic positioning.
• Sanofi Nigeria: Multinational pharmaceutical company's Nigerian operations offering branded generics and consumer health products. Comparable therapeutic coverage but with multinational funding, branded positioning, and broader regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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