Apotex
Apotex Inc. is a Canadian pharmaceutical corporation. Founded in 1974 by Barry Sherman, the company is the largest producer of generic drugs in Canada, with annual sales exceeding CA$2.5 billion. By 2023, Apotex employed close to 8,000 people as Canada's largest drug manufacturer, with over 300 products selling in over 115 countries. Apotex manufactures and distributes generic medications for a range of diseases and health conditions that include cancer, diabetes, high cholesterol, glaucoma, infections and blood pressure.
Apotex in Richmond Hill, ON | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Pharmaceutical |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Founder | Barry Sherman |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Allan Oberman, President & CEO |
| Products | Generic drugs |
| Revenue | CA$~2 billion in 2018 (in worldwide sales) |
Number of employees | ~8,000 (2023) |
| Website | www |
Apotex is a member of the Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA), the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA), an associate member of the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI), the Canadian Association for Pharmacy Distribution Management (CAPDM), as well as the Greater Toronto Area's Partners in Project Green.