Codix Pharma
Codix Pharma is an African Health Technology Company headquartered in Ilupeju Lagos. It has several subsidiary companies. [1] It markets, distributes, and produces pharmaceutical and healthcare technology solutions. It claims to be the fastest-growing indigenous pharmaceutical company in Nigeria, with operations spread across nine locations some of which include Ghana, UAE, and the UK.[2][3] In 2023 it started an In-Vitro Diagnostics factory. It aims to reduce dependence on imports. 99% of medical devices in Nigeria are imported.[4]
It works with the Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. to develop biosensors and nanotechnology courses.[5]
It set up The Codix Charity Foundation in 2022. It aims to put lifesaving medical devices within healthcare centers. It will also train healthcare professionals.[6]
History[edit]
Codix Pharma Ltd was established by Sammy Ogunjimi and incorporated in the year 2002. In 2008, it commenced active operations with the launch of its flagship products; Glucodix tabs a brand of metformin and Finetest Auto-Coding Premium Blood Glucose Meter in Nigeria.[7]
In 2014, the company developed several own-brand labels in the cardiometabolic care range and expanded its presence with the launch of one of the first multi-functional immunoassay bio marker analyzers in Nigeria, a solution targeted at supporting the diagnosis of NCDs in Secondary and tertiary health facilities across the country.[8][9]
Products[edit]
Codix Pharma Ltd’s products offerings and services are categorized into three:
Codix Specialties Products: a range of point-of-care devices for the diagnosis, screening, and monitoring of cardiometabolic and related diseases in patients. Some of these include Professional Medical Devices, Ethical Drugs, Anti-diabetics, and Rapid Diagnostic Test Kits.[10]
Consumer Products: These product ranges comprise supplements and point-of-care devices for monitoring blood sugar, blood pressure, and lipid profile amongst others, AND Supplements.[11] It produces glucose monitoring devices in Lagos.[12]
After-Sales Support: Codix Pharma Ltd has a team of technical experts who provide Aftersales Support to customers.[13]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Codix Pharma deepens Healthcare delivery with launch of New Facility". Vanguard. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ↑ Ologunagbe, Olamide (13 June 2023). "Three takeaways from drugmakers' performance in Q1". Businessday NG. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ↑ "Job: Medical Sales Representative at Codix Pharma Limited | The Paradise". theparadise.ng. 6 February 2022. Archived from the original on 12 July 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Sub-Saharan Africa's first In-Vitro Diagnostics factory launched in Lagos". The Nation. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ↑ Rapheal (2024-04-11). "Codix Pharma, OOU signs MoU to introduce bionsensor curriculum". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ↑ Edema, Grace (2022-11-29). "Foundation plans improved vulnerable communities health". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ↑ Online, The Eagle (14 February 2022). "Codix Pharma Ltd. unveils new head office in Lagos -". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ↑ Faminu, Gbemi (11 April 2023). "Drugmakers' profits up 17% amid rising costs, FX crisis". Businessday NG. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ↑ Edema, Grace (12 July 2022). "Health firm gets ISO". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ↑ "INVESTING IN LOCAL MANUFACTURING - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (1 December 2022). "Codix Pharma inaugurates Charity Foundation to improve healthcare". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ↑ "INVESTING IN LOCAL MANUFACTURING - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ↑ "Codix Pharma Deepens Healthcare Delivery with Launch of New Facility - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
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