Dana Pharmaceutical Company

What Dana Pharmaceutical Company does

Dana Pharmaceutical Company (شرکت داروسازی دانا) is a Tehran Stock Exchange-listed (ticker: DADAN) Iranian pharmaceutical manufacturer founded in 1998. It is the largest producer of antibiotic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in the region, one of the largest producers of finished oral and sterile antibiotic products, and the largest manufacturer of soft gel capsules in Iran. The company operates a 30-hectare manufacturing site at the foothills of Mount Sahand near Tabriz with 70,000 square meters of built production area, and a corporate headquarters in Tehran.

Its product portfolio spans 20 therapeutic categories, including antibiotics (Co-amoxiclav, ampicillin vials, amoxicillin, cefixime, cephalexin, meropenem APIs), NSAIDs and pain relievers (ibuprofen soft gel capsules marketed as Gelofen), cardiovascular drugs (losartan, rosuvastatin, nitroglycerin), gastrointestinal products (omeprazole, pantoprazole), antihistamines, cough and cold remedies, sterile injectable solutions (sodium chloride), eye drops, vitamins, and a sports nutrition line (Dana Nutrition BCAA, L-Glutamine, and whey protein powders). Manufacturing processes are cGMP- and WHO-compliant with IMS certification, and Dana holds the sole six-star Excellence Mark (Tandis) quality certificate for soft gel production in Iran.

The business model is B2B/B2C pharmaceutical manufacturing: Dana produces finished dosage forms and APIs that flow through Iran's national pharmaceutical wholesale and retail network, including retail pharmacies and hospital procurement, with a documented commercial relationship with major distributor Shafa Darou. The company is publicly listed, holds shareholder meetings, and in 2026 completed a 100% capital increase from retained earnings (7,200 to 14,400 billion rials) to support continued investment. Sub-brands include Dana Nutrition, Gelofen, Amurax, Losartan, and Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops, with licensed soft gel offerings under the Truform and Lekam brands.

Name

Dana Pharmaceutical Company

Legal name

Dana Pharmaceutical Company (شرکت داروسازی دانا)

Website

https://daanapharma.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dana Pharmaceutical Company is an Iran-listed (Tehran Stock Exchange: DADAN) pharmaceutical manufacturer and the regional leader in antibiotic API production and the largest soft gel capsule maker in Iran, producing antibiotics, sterile injectables, cardiovascular drugs, vitamins, and sports supplements from its 70,000 sqm Tabriz facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tabriz

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Dana Pharmaceutical Company manufactures and sells a broad range of pharmaceutical products at its cGMP and WHO-compliant facility in Tabriz, including antibiotics (oral and sterile), soft gel capsules, sterile injectables, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal drugs, anti-inflammatory products, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The company is Iran's largest manufacturer of antibiotic APIs and soft gel capsules, producing across 20 therapeutic categories.

Product overview

Dana Pharmaceutical Company (شرکت داروسازی دانا) is Iran's largest manufacturer of antibiotic active pharmaceutical ingredients and one of the largest producers of oral and sterile antibiotic final products, as well as the country's largest manufacturer of soft gelatin capsules. The company operates from a facility at the foot of Mount Sahand on 30 hectares with 70,000 sqm built area. Their pharmaceutical portfolio includes: antibiotics (Amoxil, Clamox, Ampicillin, Cephalexin, Meropenem), NSAIDs/pain relievers (Gelofen/Ibuprofen, Celecoxib, Naproxen), gastrointestinal drugs (Omeprazole, Pantoprazole), cardiovascular products (Losartan, Nitrogel, Rosuvastatin), and vitamins/supplements. They also produce soft gelatin capsules, scored tablets, hard gelatin capsules, oral suspensions, sterile eye drops, and injectable solutions. The company additionally operates under the 'Dana Nutrition' brand for sports and nutritional supplements including BCAA powders, L-Glutamine, and Whey Protein Isolate. All manufacturing processes comply with cGMP and WHO standards, with IMS certification. The company holds the sole six-star quality recognition certificate in Iran for soft gel production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Truform: Soft gel capsule products under license from Third Party America
• Lekam
• Dana Nutrition
• Gelofen
• Amurax
• Losartan
• Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops

Products and services

• Clamox (Co-amoxiclav) Co-amoxiclav antibiotic combination product available in tablet and suspension forms for treating respiratory tract infections, otitis media, and sinusitis.
• Ampivil (Injectable Ampicillin) Injectable ampicillin antibiotic vial available in 250mg, 500mg, and 1g strengths for treating urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, meningitis, and endocarditis.
• Gelofen (Ibuprofen Soft Gel) Ibuprofen soft gelatin capsule in 200mg and 400mg strengths, NSAID for treating pain, fever, arthritis symptoms, and dysmenorrhea.
• Neurobijol Fort (B-Complex Soft Gel) Soft gelatin capsule containing B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12) for supporting nervous system function and energy metabolism.
• Omega 3 Plus Vitamins A+C+D+E Soft Gel Soft gelatin capsule combining Omega 3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) with vitamins A, C, D, and E for cardiovascular health support.
• Lemulti Sanitogel Plus Zinc Soft gelatin multivitamin supplement with zinc, folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin E for general health and immunity support.
• D3 Fort Soft Gel Capsule (Magnesium + Vitamin D3) Soft gelatin capsule containing 100mg magnesium and 2000 IU vitamin D3 for bone health support.
• Multi Sanitogel Plus Iron Soft gelatin multivitamin supplement with iron containing vitamins A, D3, B1, B2, B5, B6, B12, nicotinamide, C, E, calcium, and iron for general health.
• Amoxicillin Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Amoxicillin active pharmaceutical ingredient powder, a penicillin-class antibiotic API supplied to pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Cefixime Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Cefixime active pharmaceutical ingredient powder, a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic API supplied to pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Cephalexin Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Cephalexin active pharmaceutical ingredient powder, a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic API supplied to pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Meropenem Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Meropenem active pharmaceutical ingredient powder, a carbapenem-class broad-spectrum antibiotic API supplied to pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Sterile Saline Injection (0.9% Sodium Chloride) Injectable sterile saline solution (0.9% sodium chloride) for intravenous fluid replacement therapy.
• Sterile Sodium Chloride 0.9% Irrigation Solution Non-injectable sterile sodium chloride 0.9% solution for wound cleansing and irrigation.
• Dana Nutrition BCAA Powder Sports nutrition supplement powder containing branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) and vitamin B6 for muscle support.
• Dana Nutrition L-Glutamine Powder Sports nutrition L-Glutamine powder supplement in 100g, 300g, and 500g sizes for muscle recovery.
• Dana Nutrition Whey Protein Isolate Powder Whey protein isolate powder supplement in vanilla and chocolate flavors (1000g) for sports nutrition.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Shafa Darou (شفا دارو)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDana Pharmaceutical Company is linked on the Shafa Darou website, indicating a commercial/supply relationship. Shafa Darou is one of Iran's major pharmaceutical distribution companies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CinnaGen Pharmaceutical Company: Iranian biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturer producing biopharmaceuticals, generics, and APIs. Direct peer to Dana in finished dosage forms and API production, with a stronger biotech tilt that overlaps Dana's sterile injectables franchise.
• Sobhan Oncology: Iranian sterile injectable and oncology manufacturer producing finished injectable dosage forms. Comparable to Dana's sterile injectables line, with similar regulatory specialization and Tehran Stock Exchange listing.
• Alborz Darou Pharmaceutical Company: Iranian pharmaceutical manufacturer producing antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and injectables. Comparable to Dana as a domestic peer in the same therapeutic categories and finished dosage forms, serving similar hospital and retail channels.
• Barakat Pharmaceutical Company: Iranian state-affiliated pharma manufacturer producing essential antibiotics, anti-infectives, and finished dosage forms. Direct peer to Dana given overlapping antibiotic focus, government-aligned positioning, and domestic-market emphasis.
• Actoverco: Iranian pharmaceutical manufacturer with broad API and finished-form capabilities across antibiotics, cardiovascular, and CNS. Direct peer to Dana given similar regulated manufacturing footprint and domestic distribution model.
• TPICO (Tehran Pharma Investment Company): Tehran-listed pharma holding producing antibiotics, sterile injectables, and APIs through subsidiaries. Closely comparable to Dana as a publicly traded Iranian antibiotic and API producer with similar dosage-form breadth and Sterile/oral capabilities.
• Darou Bartar Pharmaceutical Company: Iranian pharmaceutical manufacturer producing injectables, oral solids, and supplements. Direct peer to Dana's sterile injectable and supplement lines, with overlapping distribution channels and regulatory positioning.

Emerging players

• Arya Pharma (AryoGen Pharmed): Iranian biopharmaceutical manufacturer producing biosimilars and injectable biologics. Emerging peer to Dana given shared focus on sterile injectables and biologics-adjacent products, though with a stronger biotech specialization.

Regional players

• Shafa Darou Pharmaceutical Distribution: One of Iran's largest pharmaceutical distributors and a documented channel partner for Dana. Comparable as an adjacent player in the same Iranian pharmaceutical supply chain, with overlapping customer touchpoints though focused on distribution rather than manufacturing.

Broad incumbents

• Darou Pakhsh Pharma: Iran's largest pharmaceutical manufacturer, producing generic and branded drugs across antibiotics, cardiovascular, and consumer health. Comparable to Dana as a domestic pharma producer with broad therapeutic and dosage-form coverage, though materially larger and more diversified.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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