Three Taizhou pharmaceutical companies make top 100 list

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2020-09-01

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A workshop operated by Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Co Ltd in Taizhou, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/taizhou/com.cn] 

Three pharmaceutical companies based in Taizhou, East China's Zhejiang province were recently listed among the top 100 pharmaceutical companies in China.

The list was unveiled at a national pharmaceutical industry information conference held in Zhuhai, Guangdong province on Aug 30.

The three companies are Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd and Zhejiang Xianju Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, which ranked 50th, 51st and 74th respectively.

As a pillar industry in Taizhou, the pharmaceutical industry has seen robust growth in recent years.

Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, established in 1956, is committed to the development, manufacturing and commercialization of pharmaceutical products with a focus on Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), generics, and animal health products.

Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, established in 1989, is a major global manufacturer of cardiovascular and mental health products.

Zhejiang Xianju Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, established in 1972, is a leading domestic pharmaceutical company which produced pharmaceutical preparations and APIs. It mainly produces orticosteroids, sex hormones, anesthetics and muscle relaxants. 

Taizhou is striving to become a world-class pharmaceutical manufacturing center. By 2021, the pharmaceutical sector in Taizhou is expected to surpass 100 billion yuan ($14.9 billion) in total output.