The German pharmaceutical industry consist of more than 640 companies, employing a workforce of 112,500. Pharmaceutical companies can be found in all parts of Germany, with higher concentrations around the cities of Hamburg, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, and Munich. The legal framework for medicinal products in Germany mainly consists of:
- the Medicinal Products Act;
- the Ordinance for Active Ingredients of Pharmaceuticals; and
- the Ordinance for Good Clinical Practice (repealed six months after publication of the Communication of the European Commission on the functioning of the EU-Portal and the EU-Database (Article 82 of EU Regulation 536/2014).
These regulations include requirements for conducting clinical trials, manufacturing, marketing authorisation, labelling and packaging, distribution and pharmacovigilance, and the import and export of medicinal products. Regarding the advertisement of medicinal products, the following laws apply:
- the Advertising in the Healthcare System Act; and
- the Fair Trade Practices Act.
1A Pharma GmbH
Part of the Sandoz Group that offers generics, among others, in the fields of cardiovascular, pain/rheumatism, gastrointestinal and neurology
Address: Keltenring 1 + 3, D-82041 Oberhaching
Tel: +49 89 6138825-0
Fax: +49 89 6138825-25
E-Mail: info@1apharma.com
Website: https://www.1apharma.de/
3B Pharmaceuticals GmbH
Experts in radiopharmaceuticals and peptide drug discovery
Address: Magnusstraße 11, D-12489 Berlin
Tel: +49 (0)30 / 63 92 – 43 17
Fax: +49 (0)30 / 63 92 – 43 16
Email: info@3b-pharma.com
Website: www.3b-pharma.com
4SC AG
An innovative biopharmaceutical company with a strong focus on product development in oncology
Address: Fraunhoferstr. 22, 82152 Planegg-Martinsried
Tel: +49 89 700763-0
Fax: +49 89 700763-29
Email: public@4sc.com
Website: www.4sc.com
Abbott GmbH & Co. KG
A global, diversified health care company that creates breakthrough products – in diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition and branded generic pharmaceuticals.
Address: Max-Planck-Ring 2, 65205 Wiesbaden
Tel: +49612258-0
Fax: +49612258-1244
Website: www.abbott.com
AbbVie Germany GmbH & Co. KG
A highly focused research-driven biopharmaceutical company with proven expertise in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and general medicine.
Address: Mainzer Straße 81, 65189 Wiesbaden
Tel: +49 611 1720 1876
Fax: + 49 611 1720 1244
Email: info.de@abbvie.com
Website: www.abbvie.com
Abnova
The world’s largest monoclonal antibody manufacturer with the capacity of generating 300 mouse monoclonal antibodies and 200 rabbit polyclonal antibodies per month
Address: Boxbergring 107, 69126 Heidelberg
Tel: +46-8-5592-1028 (Morning: English only; Afternoon: English and German)
Fax: +49-2381-999-4411
Email: sales@abnova.com, oem@abnova.com (for customized services)
Website: www.abnova.com
AbZ-Pharma GmbH
Part of Teva in Germany and one of the lowest-priced providers in the generic sector
Address: Count Arco Street 3, D-89079 Ulm
Tel: +49 (0) 800 800 50 17
Fax: +49 (0) 800 800 50 28
E-Mail: info@abz.de
Website: https://www.abz.de/
Accord Healthcare GmbH
One of the leading pharmaceutical company that specializes in the development and distribution of generics and biosimilars
Address: Hansastraße 32, 80686 München
Tel: +49 (0) 89 700 9951-0
Fax: +49 (0) 89 700 9951-66
Website: https://www.accord-healthcare.de/
Acendis Pharma GmbH
A biotechnology company applying its innovative prodrug technology to develop a pipeline of best‐in‐class therapeutics that address significant unmet medical needs.
Address: Im Neuenheimer Feld 584, D-69120 Heidelberg
Tel: +49 6221 99 89 00
Fax: +49 6221 99 89 0-11
Email: info@ascendispharma.com
Website: www.ascendispharma.com
Aceto Pharma GmbH
A leading global virtual manufacturer supplying niche, differentiated specialty materials in life sciences and advanced technology end markets.
Address: Hans-Henny-Jahnn-Weg 51 22085 Hamburg
Tel: +49 (40) 22 70 26 0
Fax: +49 (40) 22 73 22 0
Email: contact@de.aceto.com
Website: http://www.aceto.com/
Actelion Pharmaceuticals Deutschland GmbH
Part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies and leaders in the science and medicine of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), with over 20 years of experience in devastating cardiovascular disorder
Address: Konrad-Goldmann-Str. 5b, 79100 Freiburg
Tel: +49 761 45 64 0
Fax: +49 761 45 64 45
Website: https://www.actelion.com/
Adrenomed AG
A privately-financed, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a clear mission: to rescue vascular integrity in order to save the lives of critically ill patients with limited treatment options.
Address: Neuendorfstraße 15A, Hennigsdorf b. Berlin, D-16761
Tel: +49 (0) 3302 20 77 8 0
Fax: +49 (0) 3302 20 77 8 15
Email: info@adrenomed.com
Website: www.adrenomed.com
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals GmbH
A subsidiary of Novelion Therapeutics dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for patients with debilitating rare diseases
Address: Maximilianstraße 35, 80539 Munich
Tel: 089 24218-124, +800 23437466
Website: https://www.novelion.com/
Aesica Pharmaceuticals GmbH
One of the leading pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) for both APIs and finished dose forms
Address: Alfred-Nobel- Straße 10, 40789 Monheim
Tel: +49 2173 335 0
Fax: +49 2173 335 1020
Website: www.aesica-pharma.com
AET: Alfred E. Tiefenbacher (GmbH & Co. GmbH)
A pharmaceutical company capable of independently developing, registering and supplying finished dosage form (FDF) generic pharmaceuticals to marketing organizations internationally
Address: Van-der-Smissen-Straße 1, 22767 Hamburg
Tel: +49 40 – 44 18 09 – 0
Fax: +49 40 – 44 18 09 – 26
E-Mail: info@aet.eu
Website: https://aet.eu
Aeterna Zentaris GmbH
A specialty biopharmaceuticals company focused on serving the unmet medical needs of patients with rare endocrine diseases through acquisition, development and licensing orphan products.
Address: Weismüllerstrasse 50, 60314 Frankfurt
Tel: +49 69 42602 3228
Website: www.zentaris.com
Affectis Pharmaceuticals AG
A pharmaceutical company developing novel drugs for the treatment of neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory diseases.
Address: Otto-Hahn-Straße 15, 44227 Dortmund
Tel: +49 231 9742 7000
Fax: +49 231 9742 7039
Email: info@affectis.de
Website: www.affectis.com
Affimed GmbH
A NASDAQ-listed clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing targeted immuno-oncology therapies.
Address: Technologiepark, Im Neuenheimer Feld 582, 69120 Heidelberg
Tel: +49 – (0)6221 – 6743 – 60
Fax: +49 – (0)6221 – 6743 – 649
Email: info@affimed.com
Website: www.affimed.com
AiCuris GmbH & Co.KG
A pharmaceutical company that focused exclusively on the discovery, research and development of novel antiviral and antibacterial agents for the treatment of severe and potentially life-threatening infectious diseases.
Address: Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 475, Building 302, D-42117 Wuppertal
Tel: +49 (0)202 317 63 – 0
Fax: +49 (0)202 317 63 – 1177
Email: info(at)aicuris.com
Website: www.aicuris.com
Alexion Pharma Germany GmbH
A global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and delivering life-transforming therapies for patients with severe and life-threatening rare disorders.
Address: Landsberger Straße 300, D-80687 München
Tel: +49 (0) 89 45 70 91 300
Fax: +49 (0) 89 51 51 87 21
Email: alexion.germany@alexion.com
Website: www.alexion.com
Aliud Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Stands for high-quality prescription and over-the-counter generic supplements at a good price
Address: Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 19, D-89150 Laichingen
Tel: +49 7333 9651-0
Fax: +49 7333 9651-4000
E-Mail: info@aliud.de
Website: www.aliud.de
Allergopharma GmbH & Co. KG
A business unit of Merck, and one of the leading companies for allergen immunotherapy (AIT).
Address: Hermann-Körner-Str. 52, 21465 Reinbek
Tel: 040/727 65-0
Fax: 040/722 77 13
Email: info@allergopharma.com
Website: www.allergopharma.de
Alnylam Germany GMBH
A leading RNAi therapeutics company that manufactures innovative RNAi-based medicines in four therapeutic areas: genetic medicines, cardio-metabolic diseases, hepatic infectious diseases, and central nervous system (CNS) and ocular diseases.
Address: Maximilianstrasse 35a, 80539 München
Tel: +49 89 20190100
Email: info@alnylam.de
Website: www.alnylam.de
Alrise Biosystems GmbH
A drug-delivery company focused on advanced microencapsulation of pharmaceutically active ingredients.
Address: Robert-Roessle-Straße 10, Otto-Warburg-Haus, 13125 Berlin
Tel: +49 30.94 89 24 83
Fax: +49 30.94 89 24 82
Email: info@alrise.de
Website: www.alrise.de
Amgen
A values-based company, deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious illnesses.
Address: Riesstraße 24, 80992 Munich
Tel: +49 89 14 90 96 0
Fax: +49 89 14 90 96 2000
Website: www.amgen.de
Amicus Therapeutics GmbH
A biotechnology company that develop novel therapies for the treatment of various serious orphan diseases known as orphan diseases.
Address: Willy-Brandt-Platz 3, 81829 München, Germany
Tel: +49 89 2488 798 10
Email: info@amicusrx.de
Website: www.amicusrx.de
Amryt GmBH
A biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and delivering innovative new treatments to help improve the lives of patients with rare and orphan diseases.
Address: Streiflingsweg 11, 75223 Niefern-Oschelbronn, Germany
Tel: +353 1 518 0200
Website: www.amrytpharma.com
Antitoxin GmbH
A certified manufacturer of immunological and diagnostic medical devices
Address: Industriestraße 88, 69245 Bammental
Tel: +49(0)6223 / 8661 – 0
Fax: +49(0)6223 / 8661 – 13
Email: atox@antitoxin-gmbh.de
Website: www.antitoxin-gmbh.de
AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals AG
European pioneer in Orphan Diseases unconditionally committed to bringing not only drugs but full treatment support to patients with rare diseases in the following therapeutic areas: haematology and oncology, cardiology and pulmonology, neurology and psychiatry, and metabolic diseases.
Address: Wilhelminenstraße 91/IIf, 1160 Vienna
Tel: +43 1 5037244-0
Fax: +43 1 5037244-5
Email: office@aoporphan.com
Website: www.aoporphan.com
Apceth Biopharma GmbH
A pioneer in the field of cell and gene therapy and a leading European contract development & manufacturing organization (CDMO) for complex cell-based and gene therapy products (Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products, ATMPs).
Address: Max-Lebsche-Platz 30, 81377 Munich
Tel: +49 (0)89 7009608 – 0
Fax: +49 (0)89 7009608 – 130
Email: contact@apceth.com
Website: www.apceth.com
Apogenix AG
Develops innovative immuno-oncology therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and other malignant diseases.
Address: Im Neuenheimer Feld 584, 69120 Heidelberg
Tel: +49 6221 58608-0
Fax: +49 6221 58608-10
Email: contact@apogenix.com
Website: www.apogenix.com
Apogepha
An independent, German, medium-sized pharmaceutical company specialising in the field of urology, with its own production facilities.
Address: Kyffhäuserstraße 27, 01309 Dresden, Germany
Tel: +49 351 3363-3
Fax: +49 351 3363-440
Website: www.apogepha.com
Aptar Pharma
Global solution provider of innovative drug delivery systems to pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare and biotech customers worldwide.
Address: Oeschlestrasse 54-56, 78315 Radolfzell
Tel: + 49 7732 8010
Website: www.pharma.aptar.com
AqVida GmbH
A German oncology FDF manufacturer that is fully dedicated and specialized in the development, registration, manufacturing and distribution of finished dosage forms mainly for the oncology sector.
Address: Werkstr. 21, 23942 Dassow, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 40 38037190
Fax: +49 (0) 40 38037192
Email: info@aqvida.com
Website: www.aqvida.de
Arevipharma GmbH
A modern manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates with a tradition of nearly 140 years.
Address: Meißner Straße 35, D-01445 Radebeul
Tel: +49 (0) 351 8314-0
Fax: +49 (0) 351 8314-2100
Website: www.arevipharma.com
Aristo Pharma GmbH
Markets prescription medicines as well as over-the-counter (OTC) and over-the-counter medicines, manufactures a majority of its products in its own operations in Germany.
Address: Wallenroder Straße 8-10, 13435 Berlin
Tel: +49 (0) 30 – 710 94 – 4200
Fax: +49 (0) 30 – 710 94 – 4250
Email: info@aristo-pharma.de
Website: www.aristo-pharma.de
Artes Biotechnology GmbH
A globally working, well established and reliable technology provider that develop microbial cell lines and processes for vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, biosimilars and enzymes and offer ready-to-transfer processes for a wide range of products.
Address: Elisabeth-Selbert-Str. 9, 40764 Langenfeld
Tel: +49 (0) 2173 27587–0
Fax: +49 (0) 2173 27587–77
Email: info (at) artes-biotechnology.com
Website: www.artes-biotechnology.biz
Artesan Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
German contract manufacturer for solids, lozenges, liquids, and sterile single-use syringes.
Address:
Plants 1–3: Motzener Strasse 41, 12277 Berlin
Plant 4.1: Wendlandstrasse 1, 29439 Lüchow
Plant 4.2: Albrecht-Thaer-Strasse 9, 29439 Lüchow
Plant 5: Avenue de Savoie 56, 1896 Vouvry, Schweiz
Tel: +49 (0)5841 939-0
Website: www.artesan.de
Aspen Germany GmbH
A fast-growing pharmaceutical company in the European region whose key focus areas include thrombosis, oncology etc.
Address: Montgelasstr. 14, 81679 Munich
Tel: +49 89 9308 380
Email: de-info@aspenpharma.eu
Website: www.aspenpharma.eu
Astellas Pharma GmbH
Develops and manufactures health-care and pharmaceutical products in areas such as transplantation, urology, dermatology, anti-infectives, and pain management.
Address: Ridlerstrasse 57, 80339 Munich
Tel: 089 / 4544-01
Fax: 089 / 4544-1329
Website: www.astellas.com/de
AstraZeneca GmbH
A global, science-led biopharmaceutical business
Address: Tinsdaler Weg 183, 22880 Wedel,
Tel: +49 4103 7080
Website: www.astrazeneca.de
Axolabs
The leading custom research organization providing high-end preclinical solutions and consultancy in the field of oligonucleotide therapeutics and nucleic acid medicines.
Address: Fritz-Hornschuch-Straße 9, D-95326 Kulmbach
Tel: +49 9221 82762 0
Email: info@axolabs.com
Website: www.axolabs.com
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Ayoxxa Biosystems GmbH
A venture-backed life science tools company driving advances that empower translational proteomics, setting sights on better diagnostics and therapeutics.
Address: BioCampus Cologne, Nattermannallee 1, 50829 Köln, Deutschland
Tel: +49 (0)221-222 529-0
Email: info@ayoxxa.com
Website: www.ayoxxa.com
- Braun Melsungen AG
A German medical and pharmaceutical device company and one of the world’s leading providers and manufacturers of healthcare solutions
Address: Carl-Braun-Straße 1, 34212 Melsungen, Hesse, Germany
Tel: +49 5661 710
Fax: +49 5661 714567
Website: www.bbraun.de
Baxter Deutschland GmbH
Provides a broad portfolio of essential renal and hospital products, including acute and chronic dialysis; sterile IV solutions; infusion systems and devices; parenteral nutrition therapies; premixed and oncolytic injectables; biosurgery products and anaesthetics; drug reconstitution systems; and pharmacy automation, software and services
Address: Edisonstrasse 4, 85716 Unterschleissheim, Germany
Tel: +49 89 317 010
Fax: +49 89 317 011 77
Website: www.baxter.de
Berlin-Chemie AG
Develops, manufactures, and markets pharmaceutical products
Address: Glienicker Weg 125 – 12489 Berlin – Germany
Tel: +49 30 6707-0
Website: www.berlin-chemie.com
Biofrontera AG
An international biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development and commercialization of a platform of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological conditions and diseases caused primarily by exposure to sunlight that results in sun damage to the skin
Address: Hemmelrather Weg 201, 51377 Leverkusen
Phone: +49-214-87632-0
Email: info@biofrontera.com
Website: www.biofrontera.com
Biogen GmbH
A biotechnology company that discover, develop, produce and sell innovative medicines for people with severe neurological and neurodegenerative diseases
Address: Riedenburger Strasse 7, 81677 Munich
Tel: 089 99617-0
Fax: 089 99617-199
Website: www.biogen.de
BioNTech AG
Europe’s largest privately-held biopharmaceutical company pioneering the development of individualized therapies for cancer and other diseases
Address: An der Goldgrube 12, 55131 Mainz, Germany
Tel: +49 6131 9084-0
Fax: +49 6131 9084-390
Email: info@biontech.de
Website: www.biontech.de
