betapharm Arzneimittel GmbH

About betapharm

betapharm Arzneimittel GmbH was founded in Augsburg in 1993 and today ranks among the generics manufacturers in Germany. The product range comprises around 150 active ingredients in more than 900 dosage forms. In the field of prescription medicines, the focus is on neurology/psychiatry, pain/palliative care, HIV and oncology as well as heart/cardiovascular; the company also offers non-prescription medicines (OTC) for numerous indications. In addition to supplying medicines, betapharm provides patient information, training materials for healthcare professionals, pharmacovigilance services and, via the betaCare offering, guides on social law topics. Since March 2006, betapharm has been part of the international pharmaceutical group Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. The company's registered office is located at Kobelweg 95 in Augsburg.

Site

Augsburg

Processes

Pharmacovigilance / reporting of side effects, Training materials for healthcare professionals and patients, betaCare guides on social law topics (social medical services), Patient information (package leaflets, professional information), Customer service for pharmacies (pharmacy service login), Service portal for healthcare professionals (DocCheck login)

Materials

Prescription-Only Medicines, Non-Prescription Medicines

Founded

1993

Industries

Pharmaceutical Industry / Generics, Healthcare

Dosage Forms & Services

Locations

Company Development

1. 1993

   Founded in Augsburg

2. 1998

   Establishment of the betapharm Foundation

3. 1999

   Foundation of the non-profit beta Institute

4. 2004

   Acquisition by British investor 3i

5. 2006

   Since March 2006, betapharm has been part of the pharmaceutical group Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.