Phyto-Riker Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Phyto-Riker (GIHOC) Pharmaceuticals Ltd was established in 1998 when the state owned Ghana Industrial Holding Corporation (GIHOC) Pharmaceuticals Ltd was acquired by Phyto-Riker Pharmaceuticals Inc. Through a competitive privatization process. GIHOC Pharmaceuticals Ltd, formerly the State Pharmaceutical Corporation was established in 1962. The factory situated at Dome near Achimota on the Accra Nsawam road was completed in 1967.

Phyto-Riker produces a wide range of essential drugs required for use in Ghana and the entire West Africa Sub-Region and beyond. Most of its products have been registered in 18 countries mainly in West and Central Africa. these include anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretics, analgesics and, anti-infective agents especially anti-biotics and anti-malarias as well as drugs used for the treatment of common tropical diseases. The Company has registrations in major markets like Nigeria, Senegal, Côte D’Ivorie, Niger, Mali, Benin among others.

The company also undertakes contract development, production and analysis for other companies.