Codix Pharma

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Codix Pharma is an African Health Technology Company headquartered in the Nigerian commercial nerve center of Lagos and primarily engaged in the marketing, distribution, and production of 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.[1][2]

History[change | change source]

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.[3][4]

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.[5][6]

Products[change | change source]

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.[7]

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.[8]

After-Sales Support: Codix Pharma Ltd has a team of technical experts who provide Aftersales Support to customers.[9]

References[change | change source]

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  6. Edema, Grace (12 July 2022). "Health firm gets ISO". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  7. "INVESTING IN LOCAL MANUFACTURING - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  8. 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.
  9. "Codix Pharma Deepens Healthcare Delivery with Launch of New Facility - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 12 July 2023.