Pharmaceutical Industry in the
Canton of Ticino

175 companies in Pharmaceutical Industry based in the Canton of Ticino — name and year of registration from the commercial register.

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IBSA Institut Biochimique SA

Since 1945

Pharmaceutical productsDietary supplementsDermatological cosmetics

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Rivopharm SA

Since 1961

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

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Evultis SA

Since 1978

APIs and intermediatesHuman healthAnimal health

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Kamfarma SA

Since 1978

Development of APIsDevelopment of finished dosage formsProject management for API plants

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Cerbios-Pharma SA

Since 1979

CDMO ServicesHPAPIsADCs

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HAS Healthcare Advanced Synthesis SA

Since 1981

CDMO development and manufacturing of APIsHPAPI manufacturingManufacture of anticancer substances

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Alpex Pharma SA

Since 1983

Pharmaceutical productsNutraceuticalsContract development and R&D

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Fordras SA

Since 1983

Pharmaceutical IngredientsRegulatory Compliance and Quality AssuranceR&D and Application Support

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Chemo Project SA

Since 1984

CDMO and CMO servicesManufacturing of APIs, FDFsHealth and biomedicine support programme (ChemoStart)

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Altergon SA

Since 1985

Ultra-pure injectable hyaluronic acidMedicated plasters and transdermal patchesOrodispersible films (ODF)

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Jetpharma SA

Since 1986

Contract micronizationMechanical grindingOther powder processing services

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Zambon Switzerland Ltd

Since 1987

Prescription medicines and pharmacy-recommended specialtiesPharmaceutical productionPharmacovigilance

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Linnea SA

Since 1989

Botanical active pharmaceutical ingredientsLinnea® ButylscopolamineLinnea® Cannabinoids

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VB Technochemicals SA

Since 1993

Barium and zinc derivativesPharmaceutical solutions and distributionProducts for ophthalmology

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APR Applied Pharma Research SA

Since 1993

Development and commercialization of pharmaceuticalsContract Development Services

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Osmopharm SA

Since 1994

Modified release oral dosage formsContract manufacturingR&D studies and development support

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Refarmed Chemicals SA

Since 1995

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)Finished Dosage Forms (FDF)Regulatory and Document Support

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Polichem SA, Lussemburgo, succursale di Mendrisio

Since 1997

Innovative medicinesPharmaceutical research and developmentDermatology and dermocosmetic products

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Inceptua SA, Luxembourg, Succursale di Bioggio

Since 1997

Clinical Trial SupplyClinical ServicesEarly Access

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NAIE Natural Alternatives International Europe SA

Since 1999

Custom FormulationManufacturingQuality Assurance & Compliance

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Sintetica SA

Since 1999

Injectable medicinesPremixed medicationsLocal anesthetics

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PharmaCina - DHAO SA

Since 2000

Magistral preparations of TCMHerbs for decoctionsGranules of Chinese herbs

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NOVELTY PHARMA GALENICAL DEVELOPMENT AND DOCUMENTATION SA

Since 2003

Custom effervescent tablets manufacturingMarket-ready effervescent tabletsDevelopment of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical dossiers

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Avyxa GmbH

Since 2004

Generic medicines

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Cell Culture Technologies Sagl

Since 2004

Customized culture mediaMinimal culture media and solutionsTechnology platforms

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Dr. F. Messi, cell culture technologies

Since 2005

Custom Culture MediaTechnology Transfer for Cell Culture Processes

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NANONICA SA

Since 2006

Knowledge transfer from academia to industryProduct and research result development and commercialisationConsulting, digital marketing and AI

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CHEMO AG, Vienna, Lugano Branch

Since 2006

Pharmaceutical active ingredients (APIs) and finished dosage forms (FDFs)Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO)Veterinary medicines, active ingredients and nutraceuticals (Vetpharma)

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DEVELOPHARMA SA

Since 2006

Generic medicinesMedical information and pharmacovigilance

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ROSE PHARMA SA

Since 2007

Hyaluronic acid fillers for facial aestheticsSkin hydration and bioregeneration productsProducts for gynaecological aesthetics

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CoreQuest Sagl

Since 2008

Research and development of pharmaceutical products and medical devicesBiocompatible hypertonic solutions for peritoneal dialysisTherapeutic platform for congestive heart failure

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IBSA Holding SA

Since 2008

Therapeutic areasInnovative drug technologiesSustainability

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Humabs BioMed SA

Since 2011

Development of ImmunotherapiesAntibody and T-cell Engager Development PlatformPRO-XTEN® Masking Platform

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Contrad Swiss SA

Since 2011

Products for MSK DisordersLotion for Joint and Muscle PainProducts for Regenerative Aesthetics

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HELVETIC BIOPHARMA SA

Since 2011

Biopharmaceutical productsContract Manufacturing Organization (CMO)Analytical Services

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Swiss Applied Coating Research (S.A.C.R.) GmbH

Since 2011

Film coatingCMDO consultancyTailored coating formulation

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ADIENNE SA

Since 2012

Pharmaceutical medicinesBiotechnological medicinal productCDMO services

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Cures Healthcare Ltd

Since 2012

Medicines for export (Swiss origin)Biopharmaceuticals for export (non Swiss origin)Technology transfer projects

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Seegpharm SA

Since 2012

Co-development and Out-licensing of Complex GenericsProduct Development and Licensing of Patented ProductsDirect Distribution in Women's Healthcare in Switzerland

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Fondazione Ceschina

Since 2013

Support for research into rare diseasesFunding for scientific research projectsOrganisation of scientific meetings and conferences

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emergee sagl

Since 2013

Laboratory analysisHSE consultingSoftware for HSE Management (Q81)

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ADIENNE Pharma & Biotech SA

Since 2013

Biotechnological and pharmaceutical medicinesCDMO servicesSterile injectable products

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GRG Gene Technology SA

Since 2014

Research and development in plant biotechnology for cardiovascular therapiesDelivery system for therapeutic biological macromoleculesAPOA-1 anti-atherogenic muteins in rice-milk

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Dipharma SA

Since 2014

Medicines for rare metabolic disordersPartnerships for sales and operational collaboration

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Mogon Pharmaceuticals Sagl

Since 2014

Drug Delivery SystemsTechnologie IORTechnologie MOR

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MAS pharma SA

Since 2015

PharmaciesRegulatory functional medicineTherapeutic support

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Cronet Sagl

Since 2015

Regulatory ConsultingNon-clinical consultingRisk Assessment

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MADDOX Pharma Swiss GmbH

Since 2015

PharmaceuticalsFood Supplements

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Crystal Hemp SA

Since 2016

Natural and synthetic CBD (GMP)Natural and synthetic CBD for cosmetic useDermatological CBD products (Dermohemp)

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DEVINTEC Sagl

Since 2017

Research & Development of substance-based medical devicesOut-licensingPortfolio of therapeutic solutions

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Pharmaceutical Industry in the Canton of Ticino

175Pharmaceutical IndustryCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 25, 2026

2015Median year of registrationCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 25, 2026

175in the Canton of TicinoCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 25, 2026

1,756in SwitzerlandCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 25, 2026

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Pharmaceutical Industry in the region

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Source: commercial register (Zefix) · as of August 25, 2026

Largest places

Lugano65 Chiasso12 Bellinzona8 Viganello6 Cadempino5 Manno5

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Restaurants1,293 Real Estate Project Development1,233 Holding Companies1,202 Property Management1,044 Management Consulting1,009 IT Consulting & Services949 Technical Consulting & Engineering723 Fiduciary Offices684 General Contractors664 Automotive & Vehicle Trade559 Advertising Agencies558 Auto Repair Shops517 Logistics & Transport Companies517 Real Estate Brokerage503 Software Development488 Architecture Firms471 Painting & Plastering431 NGOs & NPOs423 Horticulture & Landscaping416 Facility Management & Cleaning406 Plumbing & Building Services397 Retail - Textiles & Clothing383 Wholesale - Food & Luxury Items349 Wholesale - Machinery & Technical Equipment349 Hotels341 Cultural & Educational Organizations330 Trade Fair & Event Organizers294 Hair Salons294 Wellness & SPA Facilities281 Textile & Clothing Industry280 Electrical Planning & Installation279 Other Service Industries271 Food Processing268 Clubs, Bars & Event Venues260 Flooring & Tiling255 Financial Services248 External Asset Management245 Physiotherapy239 Retail - Food & Luxury Items222 Mechanical Engineering Industry216 Wholesale - Health & Cosmetic Products213 Building Construction208 Medical Technology Industry204 Online Shops201 Metal Construction193 Travel Agencies193 Insurance Brokerage & Consulting189 Wholesale - Textiles & Clothing187

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