About APF

Ethiopia's Pioneer in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Since 1992, Addis Pharmaceutical Factory has been at the forefront of Ethiopia's healthcare industry, producing quality medicines that improve the lives of millions of Ethiopians.

Our Mission

To satisfy our customers' needs by providing quality, effective, and affordable medicines that improve healthcare outcomes across Ethiopia and the East African region.

Our Vision

By 2030, we aspire to be a prosperous, knowledge-based pharmaceutical company with a strong portfolio of 200 high-demand quality products and a significant presence in the East African market.

Our Core Values

Inbuilt Quality in every batch, Professional Caliber through skilled workforce, continuous Innovation & Learning, Promptness in problem-solving, Integrity in conduct, and unwavering Loyalty to customers and stakeholders.

Our Journey

Three Decades of Excellence

From humble beginnings to becoming Ethiopia's leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, our journey has been marked by continuous growth and commitment to quality.

1992

Foundation

Addis Pharmaceutical Factory was established in Adigrat, Tigray Region, marking the beginning of local pharmaceutical manufacturing in northern Ethiopia.

1997

First Production Line

Launched our first tablet and capsule production line, beginning commercial production of essential medicines.

2003

Expansion

Expanded manufacturing capabilities with new syrup and liquid production facilities to serve diverse healthcare needs.

2008

GMP Certification

Achieved Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification, demonstrating our commitment to international quality standards.

2015

Injectable Production

Inaugurated state-of-the-art sterile injectable production facility, adding critical medicines to our portfolio.

2020

Modernization

Completed major facility modernization project, upgrading equipment and expanding production capacity by 40%.

2024

Continued Growth

Reached 100+ product portfolio milestone, continuing to expand our range of quality pharmaceutical products.

Locations

Production Sites & Facilities

APF operates modern manufacturing facilities strategically located across Ethiopia to serve the national and regional markets efficiently.

Headquarters

Adigrat Headquarters

Head Office & Factory 1

Adigrat, Tigray Regional State, Ethiopia

Established 1992

71,000 sq.m facility | 50,000 sq.m expansion project underway

Akaki/Kality Parenteral Plant

Factory 2

Akaki/Kality Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Acquired 2009

State-of-the-art specialized Parenteral production facility

Addis Ababa - Lideta

Sales & Marketing Office

Around the African Union HQ, Lideta Sub-City, Addis Ababa

Regional Hub

Sales, marketing and customer engagement center

Manufacturing

Production Capabilities

Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with modern manufacturing technologies to produce a wide range of pharmaceutical dosage forms.

Tablets

High-speed tablet production with coating and packaging capabilities.

  • Film coating
  • Sugar coating
  • Blister packaging

Capsules

Hard gelatin capsule filling and processing systems.

  • Automated filling
  • Quality inspection
  • Batch documentation

Liquids & Syrups

Oral liquid preparation and bottling lines.

  • Mixing systems
  • Filling lines
  • Capping equipment

Injectables

Sterile manufacturing facility for injectable products.

  • Cleanroom facility
  • Sterile filling
  • Lyophilization

IV Solutions

Large volume parenteral production for healthcare institutions.

  • Blow-fill-seal
  • Quality testing
  • Batch tracking
Leadership

Meet Our Team

Our experienced leadership team brings decades of pharmaceutical industry expertise, guiding APF towards excellence and innovation.

DAT

Dr. Abebe Tessema

Chief Executive Officer

Leading APF's strategic vision with over 25 years of pharmaceutical industry experience.

AMH

Ato Mulugeta Haile

Chief Operations Officer

Overseeing manufacturing excellence and operational efficiency across all facilities.

DSM

Dr. Sara Mohammed

Head of Quality Assurance

Ensuring the highest standards of product quality and regulatory compliance.

ADB

Ato Daniel Bekele

Chief Financial Officer

Managing financial strategy and sustainable growth initiatives.

Building a Healthier Ethiopia Together

Partner with Ethiopia's leading pharmaceutical manufacturer. Whether you're a healthcare provider, distributor, or institution, we're here to serve your pharmaceutical needs.

30+ Years Experience
GMP Certified
Nationwide Distribution