Maghreb: a pharmaceutical giant makes a big announcement

Since its creation in 1982, Saidal, the flagship of the Algerian pharmaceutical industry, has established itself as a major player in the production of generic medicines in Algeria. This state-owned group, which grew out of the restructuring of the Algerian Central Pharmacy, has developed a broad portfolio of products covering a range of therapeutic classes. […]
Pharmaceutical industry: ways of strengthening Algerian producers’ access to African markets examined

A meeting on Saturday between the Minister for the Pharmaceutical Industry, Ouacim Kouidri, and the Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, responsible for African Affairs, Bakhta Selma Mansouri, focused on improving access to African markets for Algerian producers of medicines and medical devices. Read more…
The pharmaceutical industry attracts investors: Qatar Pharma Group plans to set up in Algeria

Algeria is continuing its ascent in the pharmaceutical industry, a sector in the throes of change, driven by strategic reforms and rapidly expanding local production. Read more…
Saidal insulin pens on sale before the end of Ramadhan

The marketing of insulin pens produced locally by the Saïdal Group laboratories will be launched “before the end of the current month of Ramadhan”, the Minister for the Pharmaceutical Industry, Wassim Kouidri, announced on Tuesday in Constantine. Read more…
Médéa: Saidal’s active ingredient manufacturing unit to be relaunched in June

The active ingredient manufacturing unit for antibiotics at the Saïdal Group’s “Antibiotical” complex in Médéa will resume operations next June, the Minister for the Pharmaceutical Industry, Wassim Kouidri, announced yesterday. Read more…
Insulin produced by Saidal: A step towards pharmaceutical sovereignty

Yesterday, Imène Belabbas, Central Director of Pharmaco-Economics at the Ministry for the Pharmaceutical Industry, spoke on Algerian Radio about the crucial issue of drug coverage on the local market. Read more…
Algeria’s pharmaceutical industry has made great strides in recent years

The pharmaceutical industry and the production of medicines have made “great strides” in recent years in Algeria, thanks to projects launched across the country’s various regions, Ouacim Kouidri, the Minister for the Pharmaceutical Industry, was pleased to announce on Tuesday in Bouira. Read more…