HELIOS PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.

What HELIOS PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. does

Helios Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Công ty TNHH Dược phẩm Helios) is a privately held Vietnamese limited liability company founded in 2016 that imports and distributes pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, functional foods, and cosmetics across Vietnam. The company operates from its Ho Chi Minh City headquarters with a regional office in Hanoi, serving hospitals, oncology centers, diagnostic facilities, pharmacies, and retail consumers. Its portfolio spans three categories: pharmaceutical products including antibiotics, oncology, cardiovascular, antivirals, and immunosuppressants; medical equipment through its role as the authorized Siemens Healthineers distributor in Vietnam (quantum CT scanners including the second-generation NAEOTOM Alpha, PET/CT systems such as Biograph Trinion, MRI systems such as MAGNETOM Lumina, and CT simulators such as SOMATOM go.Sim); and cosmetic and skincare products.

Revenue mechanics combine authorized distribution with quote-based pricing for high-ticket imaging equipment and recurring procurement contracts for pharmaceuticals, supplemented by pharmacy wholesale and consumer e-commerce channels. Its go-to-market is event-driven: Helios actively sponsors and co-organizes medical conferences across oncology, nuclear medicine, hematology, and stroke specialties as a brand-building and lead-generation mechanism, alongside direct hospital sales coverage. The company also provides market-entry consulting services to international manufacturers seeking entry into Vietnam. The company has no public revenue, no disclosed funding history, and no public headcount, operating as a privately held distribution business.

The company received the "Doanh Nghiệp Tiêu Biểu" (Typical Enterprise) recognition in 2023, reflecting its standing within the Vietnamese business community. Its strategic positioning rests on three pillars: premium principal relationships (Siemens Healthineers), multi-channel distribution (direct hospital, pharmacy wholesale, e-commerce), and specialty medical community engagement through conference sponsorship.

Name

HELIOS PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.

Legal name

Công ty TNHH Dược phẩm Helios

Website

https://heliospharma.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Helios Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a Vietnamese importer and distributor of pharmaceuticals, Siemens Healthineers medical imaging equipment, and cosmetics, serving hospitals, oncology centers, diagnostic facilities, pharmacies, and retail consumers across Vietnam since 2016.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (4242)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmacy Front-End & Sundries Distribution (Health & Wellness, Personal Care, Convenience) (CRAOAHAG)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical distribution
• Medical imaging equipment
• Healthcare product import
• Medical device distribution
• Cosmetics distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Distribution: Import and distribution of pharmaceutical products including prescription medicines, APIs, and functional foods to healthcare facilities and pharmacies across Vietnam.
2. Medical Equipment Distribution: Distribution of Siemens Healthineers medical imaging equipment including CT scanners, MRI systems, PET/CT, and radiation therapy systems to hospitals and diagnostic centers in Vietnam.
3. Cosmetic Products Distribution: Import and distribution of cosmetic and beauty care products, including skincare and personal care items, applying pharmaceutical-grade standards.
4. Consulting and Trade Promotion Services: Provides consulting services for market entry, trade promotion, and investment advisory in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors for companies seeking to enter the Vietnamese market.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Helios Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. imports and distributes three principal healthcare product categories in Vietnam: (1) medical imaging devices from Siemens Healthineers (quantum CT, PET/CT, MRI, SPECT/CT, radiotherapy CT simulation); (2) branded and generic pharmaceutical products spanning oncology, antibiotics, cardiovascular, antiviral, immunosuppressant, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and immunological therapeutic areas; and (3) cosmetics including skincare and foot-care lines produced to pharmaceutical-grade standards. The company also offers consulting and trade-promotion services for international manufacturers seeking to enter the Vietnamese market.

Product overview

Helios Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a Vietnamese pharmaceutical import and distribution company established in 2016, operating as a multi-category healthcare product distributor. The company's portfolio consists of three main segments: (1) Medical Devices distributed from Siemens Healthineers including quantum CT scanners (NAEOTOM Alpha), PET/CT systems (Biograph Trinion), MRI systems (MAGNETOM Lumina, MAGNETOM Flow, MAGNETOM Free.Star), CT scanners (SOMATOM go.Now), CT simulators for radiotherapy (SOMATOM go.Sim), and SPECT/CT systems (Symbia Pro.specta); (2) Pharmaceuticals spanning therapeutic areas including antibiotics (BASMICIN, Ceftriaxone, Colistin), oncology drugs (BiCNU, Thiotepa, PALOHALT), cardiovascular medications (Elaxim, Tenectase, Valbivi, Aceronko, Visartis), immunosuppressants (Mycophenolate), antivirals (Cidofovir), and immunological products (Diphtheria Antitoxin); and (3) Cosmetics including foot care products (Perorin) and skincare exfoliants (Natureine Aqua Peel). The company also mentions functional foods as a category but no specific products were listed. Helios Pharma positions itself as an import and distribution partner for international healthcare brands serving the Vietnamese market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NAEOTOM Alpha Photon-counting quantum CT scanner distributed from Siemens Healthineers for diagnostic imaging in cardiovascular, oncological, and neurological applications.
• Biograph Trinion PET/CT molecular imaging system for nuclear medicine diagnostics and cancer imaging, distributed from Siemens Healthineers.
• MAGNETOM Lumina 3T MRI system from Siemens Healthineers for clinical diagnostics and advanced imaging applications.
• MAGNETOM Flow. Platform Open-bore MRI platform with ambient experience for patient comfort during imaging, from Siemens Healthineers.
• MAGNETOM Free.Star MRI scanner from Siemens Healthineers designed for clinical workflow efficiency and high-quality imaging.
• SOMATOM go.Now Entry-level CT scanner from Siemens Healthineers for routine clinical imaging and examinations.
• SOMATOM go.Sim CT simulation system from Siemens Healthineers designed for radiotherapy planning with AI-powered auto-contouring, dual energy capabilities, and integrated workflow for radiation therapy treatment planning.
• Symbia Pro.specta SPECT/CT hybrid imaging system from Siemens Healthineers combining nuclear medicine and computed tomography for diagnostic precision.
• BASMICIN 400 Antibiotic medication for treatment of bacterial infections.
• BiCNU Chemotherapy agent (Carmustine) for treatment of various cancers including brain tumors and lymphomas.
• Cidofovir Injection USP 375 mg/ml Antiviral injection medication for treatment of CMV retinitis in immunocompromised patients.
• Colistimed / Colistin 2M Colistin antibiotic for treatment of serious gram-negative bacterial infections, including multi-drug resistant strains.
• Elaxim 40 Pharmaceutical product for acute myocardial infarction treatment.
• Montelast 4 Montelukast chewable tablets for asthma treatment and prevention in children aged 2-5 years.
• Mycophenolat Mofetil Capsules 250 mg Immunosuppressive medication used to prevent organ rejection after transplantation.
• PALOHALT Oncology medication for cancer treatment.
• Rabeloc Proton pump inhibitor medication for treatment of gastric acid-related conditions.
• Tenamyd-Ceftriaxone 2000 Third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic for treatment of serious bacterial infections.
• Tenectase Thrombolytic agent for acute myocardial infarction treatment.
• Thiotepa for Injection USP Alkylating agent chemotherapy medication for treatment of various cancers including breast, ovarian, and bladder cancer.
• Valbivi 0.5g / 1g Intravenous iron preparation for treatment of iron deficiency anemia.
• Vocarvi Pharmaceutical product listed in the imported pharmaceutical portfolio.
• Diphtheria Antitoxin B.P. Equine-derived diphtheria antitoxin for treatment of diphtheria, containing not less than 1000 I.U. per mL of enzyme-refined immunoglobulin fragments.
• Hamsyl Pharmaceutical product listed in the imported pharmaceutical portfolio.
• Itomed 50mg Pharmaceutical product listed in the imported pharmaceutical portfolio.
• Megval 50mg Pharmaceutical product listed in the imported pharmaceutical portfolio.
• Pepsia Digestive enzyme medication for gastrointestinal conditions.
• Aceronko Acenocoumarol anticoagulant medication (1mg and 4mg) for prevention and treatment of thromboembolic disorders including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation.
• Visartis 80 (Telmisartan 80mg) Angiotensin II receptor antagonist for treatment of essential hypertension and reduction of cardiovascular complications in high-risk patients.
• Natureine Aqua Peel Gel exfoliating and moisturizing product for dead-skin-cell removal in a skincare routine.
• Perorin Foot Peel Foot soaking bag for dead-skin exfoliation and foot-skin regeneration, using lactic acid (AHA) from milk. Available in Lavender, Matcha, and Mint variants.
• Consulting and Trade Promotion Services Consulting services for market entry, trade promotion, and investment advisory in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors, targeted at international companies seeking to enter the Vietnamese market.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quantum CT technology now available in Vietnam with second NAEOTOM Alpha installation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Siemens HealthineerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 June 2026Helios Pharma is the authorized distributor of Siemens Healthineers medical equipment products in Vietnam, including quantum CT scanners (NAEOTOM Alpha), PET/CT systems (Biograph Trinion), MRI machines (MAGNETOM series), and radiation therapy simulation systems (SOMATOM go.Sim). The company facilitated the introduction of the second NAEOTOM Alpha quantum CT scanner in Vietnam.
• Trường Đại học Y khoa Phạm Ngọc Thạch (Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026Helios Pharma served as Gold Sponsor of the Student Pharmaceutical Science Conference 2026, supporting the next generation of Vietnam's healthcare professionals and fostering research and innovation.
• Bệnh viện Ung Bướu TP. HCM (HCMC Oncology Hospital)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Helios Pharma served as sponsor at the HCMC Oncology Hospital Scientific and Technical Conference 2026, which gathered over 500 healthcare professionals. The conference focused on breakthrough advancements in cancer treatment and patient care.
• Bệnh viện Đại học Phenikaa (Phenikaa University Hospital)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2026Helios Pharma served as co-organizer of the Nuclear Medicine Scientific Symposium 'Nuclear Medicine for Diagnosis and Treatment in the Era of Precision Medicine' held on May 9, 2026. The symposium gathered nearly 300 healthcare professionals and featured advances in PET/CT, Lu-177 PSMA therapy, and 90Y microsphere treatment.
• Bệnh viện Truyền máu Huyết học TP. HCM (HCMC Blood Transfusion Hematology Hospital)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2025Helios Pharma partnered with the hospital to organize a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration for pediatric patients, donating 165 gift sets to children undergoing treatment.
• Hội Truyền máu Huyết học Việt Nam (Vietnam Hematology Society)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2025Helios Pharma was a co-sponsor of the 8th Vietnam Hematology Conference and 8th Vietnam-France Blood Transfusion-Graft-Cell Therapy Conference, meeting with professors and experts domestically and internationally to exchange knowledge.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Zuellig Pharma: One of the largest healthcare distribution services companies in Asia, operating across multiple Southeast Asian markets including Vietnam. Directly comparable as a multinational pharmaceutical and medical product distributor serving hospitals and pharmacies.
• Philips Vietnam: Major medical imaging equipment manufacturer (MRI, CT, ultrasound) selling into Vietnamese hospitals, often via local distributors. Comparable as a Siemens Healthineers competitor whose Vietnam channel Helios effectively competes alongside.
• Mega Lifesciences: ASEAN-focused pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare distributor headquartered in Thailand with Vietnamese operations. Comparable as a regional pharma importer/distributor serving hospital and pharmacy channels with branded and generic products.
• Abbott Vietnam: Multinational medical device and pharmaceutical company with Vietnamese sales of diagnostics, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals through hospital channels. Comparable as a principal/direct seller of medical imaging-adjacent and pharma products in Vietnam.
• DKSH (Vietnam): Leading market expansion services group in Asia with a major pharmaceutical and medical device distribution business in Vietnam. Comparable as a multi-category healthcare distributor offering import, regulatory, and sales services to international principals.
• GE HealthCare Vietnam: Global medical imaging and diagnostics manufacturer with hospital sales in Vietnam. Comparable as a competing principal for the same advanced imaging equipment category that Helios distributes.

Direct peers

• CPC1 Hospital / Ha Giang Pharma (Hapharco): Vietnamese pharmaceutical importer and distributor operating across hospital and pharmacy channels. Comparable as a domestic pharma distribution peer in the same Vietnamese market.
• PharmaGroup: Vietnamese pharmaceutical distribution company focused on imported branded and specialty medicines for the hospital channel. Comparable as a domestic importer-distributor of specialty/innovator pharmaceuticals.
• Vimedimex (Vietnam Medical Equipment and Pharmaceutical JSC): Vietnamese pharmaceutical import-distribution company supplying drugs and medical equipment to hospitals and pharmacies domestically. Direct comparable as a domestic specialty pharma and medical device distributor.

Regional players

• Hoa Lam Group: Vietnamese healthcare and pharmaceutical group involved in hospital operations, pharma distribution, and medical equipment supply. Comparable as a domestic multi-segment healthcare distributor operating within the same Vietnamese market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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