Pharmaceutical Industry
in Switzerland

2,111 companies in Pharmaceutical Industry in the Swiss commercial register, indexed across 21 canton and 66 town pages.

Companies

50 of 2,111 companies

Biosynth AG

Staad Sg · Since 2007

Chemical Development and Manufacturing Services (CDMO)Research products for Life Sciences and Diagnostics

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Trybol AG

Neuhausen Am Rheinfall · Since 1900

Cosmetics and personal care productsPrivate label products (Private Labeling)Oral care

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Weleda AG

Arlesheim · Since 1923

Natural cosmeticsMedicinal productsOnline shop

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Givaudan SA

Vernier · Since 1929

Flavour solutionsFragrance and beauty solutionsFine fragrance compositions

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Novo Nordisk Pharma AG

Zürich · Since 1930

Medicines for chronic diseasesDownload materialMedia relations

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SCHOTT Pharma Schweiz AG

St. Gallen · Since 1930

Drug containment solutions and delivery systemsContainment & Drug Delivery ServicesPharma Analytics

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OM Pharma SA

Meyrin · Since 1937

Bacterial lysatesPharmaceutical productsBiotechnological manufacturing

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Novartis Pharma Schweizerhalle AG

Pratteln · Since 1938

Chemical production of active ingredients and intermediatesProduction of RNA oligonucleotides

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Pharmanalytica SA

Locarno · Since 1944

Pharmaceutical Services

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Medinova AG

Zurich · Since 1945

Prescription medicines and health productsDermatologyGynaecology

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Dr. Heinz Welti AG, Fabrikation chemisch-pharmazeutischer Produkte

Gebenstorf · Since 1945

Over-the-counter medicines (OTC)Contract manufacturingManufacturing according to customer formula

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IBSA Institut Biochimique SA

Pazzallo · Since 1945

Pharmaceutical productsDietary supplementsDermatological cosmetics

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Hoffmann - La Roche Ltd

Basel · Since 1946

Pharmaceutical safety reportDiagnostic safety contact

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Dr. E. Gräub AG

Bern · Since 1947

Veterinary medicinesFeed supplementsPet care and hygiene products

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Protochemie AG

Mitlödi · Since 1949

Active ingredient production

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Amino AG, Fabrikation pharmazeutischer und chemischer Produkte

Gebenstorf · Since 1949

Pharmaceutical manufacturingContract manufacturing of pharmaceuticalsSterile manufacturing of parenteral preparations

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Corden Pharma Fribourg SA

Villars-Sur-Glâne · Since 1951

API Development and ManufacturingDrug Product Development and ManufacturingLipid Excipient and Nanomedicine Services

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Biomed AG

Dübendorf · Since 1951

Medicinal productsNon-prescription health productsFood supplements

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GlaxoSmithKline AG

Baar · Since 1952

Medicines and VaccinesClinical Studies and Research CollaborationsMedical Information for Healthcare Professionals

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Caisse de pensions Givaudan

Vernier · Since 1952

Flavour and Taste SolutionsFragrance and Beauty SolutionsSustainability Reporting and ESG

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Max Zeller Söhne Aktiengesellschaft

Romanshorn · Since 1953

Herbal medicinal productsDietary supplements (Zeller plus)Knowledge of medicinal plants and phytotherapy content

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Bayer (Schweiz) AG

Zurich · Since 1954

PharmaceuticalsCustomer Service for OrdersZurich Site and Business Headquarters

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Labatec Pharma SA

Meyrin · Since 1957

Hospital-use injectable products and oral medicinesPrescription medicines available in retailOTC range and dietary supplements

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IMCD Switzerland AG

Zurich · Since 1957

PharmaceuticalsRegulatory & Quality SupportTechnical Support and Formulation Advisory

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Boehringer Ingelheim (Schweiz) GmbH

Basel · Since 1957

Medicines for human medicineAnimal healthBiopharma contract manufacturing

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Roche Chemische Unternehmungen AG

Basel · Since 1958

Pharma SwitzerlandOur MedicinesClinical Trials

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Biokema S.A.

Bussigny · Since 1959

Veterinary productsSupport centerPharmacovigilance

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Galepharm AG

Zurich · Since 1959

Medicines for niche preparations

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Rivopharm SA

Manno · Since 1961

Prescription generic medicines (Rx)Over-the-counter (OTC) medicinesDietary supplements

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Givaudan Suisse SA

Vernier · Since 1961

Flavours for food and beveragesFragrances for consumer goods

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DISCH AG

Othmarsingen · Since 1961

CDMO contract manufacturingProduct developmentGalenical forms

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Acino International AG

Zurich · Since 1962

MedicinesContract manufacturing of medicinesOut-Licensing

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ASM Aerosol-Service AG

Möhlin · Since 1962

Development ServicesProductionPurchasing and Logistics Services

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Dr. Gurtner Pharma AG

Niederwangen B. Bern · Since 1963

Bern Blister CentreWeekly dosing systemVaccinations

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Merck Sharp & Dohme Research GmbH

Lucerne · Since 1963

Research and DevelopmentClinical TrialsAnalytical Services

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MSD Merck Sharp & Dohme AG

Lucerne · Since 1963

MedicinesVaccinesClinical trials

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TRB CHEMEDICA SA

Vouvry · Since 1964

Ophthalmic Hyaluronic Acid ProductsOrthopaedic Hyaluronic Acid Products

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Abbott AG

Baar · Since 1965

Diabetes CareDiagnostics TestingNutrition

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M. Opitz & Co. AG

St. Gallen · Since 1965

Contract manufacturingFilling & packagingResearch & development

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Merck & Cie KmG

Altdorf Ur · Since 1965

Active ingredient manufacturingChromatography media

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E. Kern AG, pharmazeutische Kräuterspezialitäten

Niederurnen · Since 1966

Pharmaceutical herbal specialtiesHeidelberger BIO herb powderKernosan horseradish elixir

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Selectchemie AG

Zurich · Since 1969

Pharmaceutical ingredientsGenericsServices

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ufamed AG

Sursee · Since 1969

Veterinary medicinesDietary and supplementary feedsCare products

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Streuli Pharma AG

Uznach · Since 1970

MedicinesGenericsFood supplements

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Drossapharm AG

Basel · Since 1972

MedicinesProfessional order / Direct order for doctors and pharmacists

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Mundipharma AG

Basel · Since 1972

Medicinal productsSupport for adverse event reporting

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LE CHEM ORGANICS SA

Prangins · Since 1972

Fine chemicalsPharmaceutical precursorsActive ingredients

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Allergopharma AG

Hünenberg · Since 1973

Allergen immunotherapySubcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT)Allergy diagnostics

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Stiftung der Novartis AG für Erziehung, Ausbildung und Bildung

Basel · Since 1973

Public campusWorkspaces on the Novartis CampusNovartis Pavilion

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Bioggio Pharma Manufacture SA

Bioggio · Since 1973

CDMO ServicesPrivate Label SupplementsSolid Dosage Manufacturing

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The industry in figures

2,111CompaniesCommercial register (Zefix) · as of September 23, 2026

0.3 %of SwitzerlandCommercial register (Zefix) · as of September 23, 2026

21CantonsCommercial register (Zefix) · as of September 23, 2026

2017Median year of registrationCommercial register (Zefix) · as of September 23, 2026

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Source: commercial register (Zefix) · as of September 23, 2026

Top cantons

Canton of Zug286 Canton of Zurich252 Canton of Geneva184 Canton of Ticino184 Canton of Vaud181 Canton of Basel-Country141 Canton of Lucerne70 Canton of Bern69 Canton of Schwyz69 Canton of Valais53

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