Pharmaceutical Industry in the
Canton of Glarus

Protochemie AG

Since 1949 · 21–50 empl.

Protochemie AG is a pharmaceutical company focused on the production of active ingredients. At its Mitlödi site, the company manufactures tramadol hydrochloride and is part of Grünenthal’s Swiss operations.

Grünenthal Pharma AG

Since 1993 · 101–500 empl.

Grünenthal Pharma AG is a pharmaceutical company focused on research and the marketing of prescription medicines for pain and inflammatory conditions. The Swiss subsidiary manages commercialization of products from group R&D and from licensing partnerships; the group in Switzerland also includes production and trading entities such as Proto Chemicals AG (active substance manufacturing) and Protopharm AG (pharmaceutical trading).

Apotheke Roter Ochsen AG

Since 2019 · 21–50 empl.

The core activity of Formula Labor is the manufacture of special recipes and medicines, in particular pharmaceuticals that are no longer available on the market. This includes both sterile and non-sterile productions, as well as analytics and the creation of study samples. The company offers contract manufacturing services for pharmacies, medical practices and clinics, and has a wide range of active and auxiliary substances in GMP-tested pharmaceutical quality.

GLAROPHARM AG

Since 2006 · 1–10 empl.

GLAROPHARM AG is part of the FRIKE GROUP and is involved in the development, manufacture and filling of products for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and chemical industries. The company also provides services such as consulting, product development, packaging, and warehousing and logistics.

E. Kern AG, pharmazeutische Kräuterspezialitäten

Since 1966 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(1)

The core activity of E. Kern AG is the development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceutical herbal specialties.

Grünenthal Latin America AG

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.