About Us

100% PORTUGUESE
PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP.
The Tecnimede Group was founded in 1980
through the establishment of Tecnimede – Sociedade Técnico-Medicinal, Lda. Our mission is to improve and preserve human life, and our operations cover the entire medication life cycle: Research, Development, Production, and Distribution.

1980
Tecnimede
Portugal
1992
Pentapharma
Portugal
1995
West Pharma
Portugal
1998
Laborqualitas
Portugal
1999
Tecnimede
Morocco
2002
Farmoz
Portugal
2008
Atlantic Pharma
Portugal
2009
Tecnimede
Spain
2011
Atlas Pharm
Morocco
2014
Tecnigen
Italy
2014
Atlantic Pharma
Brazil
2015
Altadis
Colombia
2019
Tecnigen
Portugal

All of the Group’s activities, with a focus on addressing unfulfilled medical needs and the accessibility of medicines, are backed by heavy investment in Research and Development, resulting in more than 130 portfolio products, 119 INNs, and over 4,300 MAs.

The Tecnimede Group also excels in the production of medications and has production centres in Portugal and Morocco. Atlantic Pharma and Atlas Pharm have a combined production capacity of over 50 million units.

Our purpose is the relentless pursuit of a life of dignity and health.

Our mission is to harness the combined power of medical science and technology to sustainably enhance quality of life and promote shared prosperity across diverse global communities.

Our Values
  • Integrity
  • Loyalty
  • Courage
  • Perseverance
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Our Areas of Activity

Around the World

The Tecnimede Group’s commercial operations are firmly rooted in its strong positioning within three key commercial areas in Portugal, alongside a direct presence in Spain, Italy, Morocco, Brazil, and Colombia. Additionally, the Group has established partnerships in nearly all European countries and across numerous regions in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, South America, and North America, exporting to over 100 countries worldwide.

Around the World
Italy

Established in 2014, the Italian subsidiary Tecnigen s.r.l. intends to consolidate its position in Italy as an innovator in the marketing of generic medications, dietary supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and medical devices.

Spain

Tecnimede Spain was founded in 1998.

At present it employs more than 50 professionals and is one of the most dynamic companies in the Spanish pharmaceutical sector. It is dedicated to the registration, marketing, and distribution of generic drugs, more than 90% of which are researched, developed, and manufactured by the Tecnimede Group.

Portugal

The Tecnimede Group is 100% Portuguese and has a strong presence in the country through its companies Tecnimede, Tecnigen, Tecnimede Consumer Healthcare, and Tender & Hospital Business.

Morocco

Founded in 1999, Tecnimede Morocco was the first subsidiary of the Tecnimede Group.

Tecnimede Morocco is ranked among the top 10 generic laboratories in Morocco in terms of turnover and is prominent in several fields, in particular in cardiology, urology, dermatology, respiratory medicine, and, more recently, in oncology, neurology, and rheumatology.

Brazil

In 2014, the Tecnimede Group started trading in Brazil through Atlantic Pharma.

As a result of strong investment in the development of products specifically tailored to the local market, Atlantic Pharma already boasts extensive knowledge of ANVISA (the Health Regulatory Agency of Brazil) requirements and a network of key partners enabling it to offer a range of therapeutic solutions.

Colombia

Altadis was created in 2015 as the result of a joint venture between the Tecnimede Group and the Colombian company Altea Farmacêutica.

Altadis is committed to being at the forefront of the latest breakthroughs in healthcare technology, producing medication for the central nervous system, cardiology, and oncology, along with immunomodulators and biotechnology.

+ 100 countries