We live in exciting times, on an extra-ordinary continent and have a colourful collection of people with rich heritages and unique healthcare needs. It takes an intrinsic understanding of the southern African environment to meet their healthcare requirements in a comprehensive manner. 

Biotech Laboratories (Pty) Ltd. is a South African pharmaceutical company founded in 1990, that markets, sells and distributes Rx (Prescription, generics and branded products) and OTC (Over the counter) pharmaceuticals to both the private and public sectors in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland and Lesotho.

An important aspect of the South African pharmaceutical environment is the empowerment of previously disadvantaged individuals and Biotech Laboratories embraces this philosophy at all stakeholder levels. The continued involvement of Mr. Shad Mapetla as Non-Executive Chairman (formerly CEO and shareholder), is testimony to our continued Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) commitment.

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The company’s ultimate shareholder, Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited, is a listed leading multi-national pharmaceutical company founded in 1959 and headquartered in Ahmedabad India.

Torrent today is ranked amongst the leaders in therapeutic segment of cardiovascular (CV), central nervous system (CNS), gastro-intestinal (GI), women healthcare (WHC), Vitamins Minerals & Nutrients (VMN) and Cosmo-Dermatology in India. Torrent also has significant presence in diabetology, pain management, gynaecology, oncology and anti-infective segments. 

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Torrent Pharma has a presence in more than 50 countries and more information is available at www.torrentpharma.com.

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