Pharmaceutical Industry in the
Canton of Zurich

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

Companies

50 of 198 companies

Medinova AG

Since 1945

Prescription medicines and health productsDermatologyGynaecology

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Biomed AG

Since 1951

Medicinal productsNon-prescription health productsFood supplements

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IMCD Switzerland AG

Since 1957

PharmaceuticalsRegulatory & Quality SupportTechnical Support and Formulation Advisory

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Acino International AG

Since 1962

MedicinesContract manufacturing of medicinesOut-Licensing

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Selectchemie AG

Since 1969

Pharmaceutical ingredientsGenericsServices

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Baxter AG

Since 1976

Renal Care: treatment of kidney diseasesNutritional Care: nutritional managementSurgical Care: operative care

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Senn Chemicals AG

Since 1976

Peptide APIsAmino acid derivativesPeptides

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Schweizer Blisterzentrum AG

Since 1986

BlisteringDelivery of blister-packed medicines to pharmaciesConsulting and support for institutions and pharmacies

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Takeda Pharma AG

Since 1986

Distribution of medicines for the Swiss marketProduct informationAdditional safety-related product information

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Astellas Pharma AG

Since 1987

Medicines and Therapies in Oncology, Ophthalmology, Urology, Immunology and Women's HealthResearch and DevelopmentPartnering

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Virbac (Switzerland) AG

Since 1988

Pet food (VETERINARY HPM)Pet care and hygiene products (EverydayCare)Veterinary medicines and health products for dogs, cats, horses and cattle

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Bideco AG

Since 1989

Consulting and engineering services for biotechnology and pharmaceutical facilitiesOverall design and project managementBiotechnology plant engineering

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ALK-Abelló AG

Since 1990

Allergy medicinesAllergy diagnostic productsAdrenaline auto-injector

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Cedem AG

Since 1991

NutraceuticalsWomen’s health productsMen’s health products

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Almirall AG

Since 1992

Prescription medicinesOver-the-counter medicines

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Aurora Pharma AG

Since 1993

Spagyric natural remediesNatural cosmeticsContract manufacturing for cosmetics

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A. Menarini GmbH

Since 1996

PharmaceuticalsMenarini service portal for medical professionals

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Stallergenes AG

Since 1996

Allergen immunotherapy (AIT)Allergy diagnosticsPALFORZIA®

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Melisana AG

Since 1997

Brand portfolio for consumer healthUrinary tract productsSleep and calming products

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Daiichi Sankyo (Schweiz) AG

Since 1998

PharmaceuticalsResearch and developmentAdverse event reporting

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Target BioScience AG

Since 2000

Regulatory AffairsMA-HoldingQuality Management

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Roche Glycart AG

Since 2000

Oncology Research and Development

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Lipal Biochemicals AG

Since 2000

High-quality resinsBiologically active peptidesCustom peptide synthesis

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GE Healthcare AG

Since 2000

Pharmaceutical diagnosticsContrast agentsMolecular imaging agents

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OrPha Swiss GmbH

Since 2003

Medicines for rare diseasesOriginal medicines and selected genericsPharmaceutical partnership

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Ophtapharm AG

Since 2003

CDMO ServicesContract ManufacturingProduct Development

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Givaudan Suisse SA

Since 2003

Dübendorf site visits

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Molecular Partners AG

Since 2004

DARPin therapeuticsRadio-DARPin therapeuticsSwitch-DARPin therapeutics

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Biotech Concepts GmbH

Since 2005

Consulting and project managementAPI processes and production strainsProcess adaptation

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Eisai Pharma AG

Since 2005

Medicines for NeurologyMedicines for OncologyResearch and Development

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CONARTIX GmbH

Since 2006

Dietary supplementsProduct distribution for specialist retail and health professions

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Vaccentis AG

Since 2006

Tumor vaccinesAdjuvant therapy of renal cell carcinoma (VCC-001)Development of additional tumor vaccine candidates

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Hylamed Surgical AG

Since 2006

Trading and distribution services for medical devices

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Philochem AG

Since 2006

Ligand-based drug discovery and developmentDNA-Encoded Chemical Libraries (DELs)Cyclic Peptide Phage Libraries

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Redbiotec AG

Since 2006

Key proteins and genetic materialsCasein proteinsCell-free manufacturing of genetic materials

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Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG

Since 2007

Pharmaceutical research and developmentClinical trialsProducts

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Herb-pharma AG

Since 2008

Medical devicesCosmetic skincare productsDietary supplements

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Vifor Pharma Management AG

Since 2008

Iron deficiency therapyNephrology products and therapiesCardiorenal therapies

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steinberg pharma ag

Since 2008

Distribution of medicines, medical devices and food supplementsOwn product brands in the complementary medicine segmentField sales for pharmacies and drugstores

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BiognoSYS AG

Since 2008

Proteomics CRO ServicesProteomics SoftwareProteomics Consumables

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Kyon Biotech AG

Since 2009

Veterinary Orthopaedic Implants and InstrumentsTotal Hip Replacement (THR)Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA)

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Virometix AG

Since 2009

Technology platform for synthetic vaccinesPneumococcal vaccine candidate V-212RSV vaccine candidate

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Frike Pharma AG

Since 2010

Pharmaceutical contract manufacturingPharmaceutical fillingProduct development

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SuissTech Engineering AG

Since 2011

Decontamination agent Clinocarbonit®

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Lyfjos GmbH

Since 2011

Research and Project ManagementTechnology Transfer and CommercializationIP Development and Exploitation

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Mabylon AG

Since 2011

Antibody-based drug discoveryTherapeutics for allergiesTherapeutics for inflammation and neurodegeneration

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dragonPharm GmbH

Since 2012

Consulting for start-ups and new openingsSpringer service and vacation coverageData protection and quality management

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SENTISS AG

Since 2013

Ophthalmic, inhalation, ENT and specialty productsContract Manufacturing and Technology TransferResearch and development

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Otsuka Pharmaceutical (Switzerland) GmbH

Since 2013

Therapeutic areasMedicines in EuropeResearch and Development

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Dr. Krayenbühl GmbH

Since 2014

Dietary supplement with low-dose ironScientific information on iron deficiency

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Pharmaceutical Industry in the Canton of Zurich

198Pharmaceutical IndustryCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

2016Median year of registrationCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

198in the Canton of ZurichCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

1,756in SwitzerlandCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

Locations

Pharmaceutical Industry in the region

Point size by number of companies per place.

Source: commercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

Largest places

Zurich84 Schlieren33 Horgen8 Glattbrugg6 Dübendorf5 Küsnacht ZH5 Glattpark (Opfikon)5

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Management Consulting4,987 IT Consulting & Services4,013 Software Development3,187 Advertising Agencies2,548 Restaurants2,402 Fiduciary Offices2,343 Architecture Firms2,273 Property Management2,268 Coaching & Personal Development2,051 Facility Management & Cleaning1,824 Technical Consulting & Engineering1,695 Holding Companies1,652 Real Estate Project Development1,469 Online Shops1,443 Auto Repair Shops1,393 NGOs & NPOs1,385 Real Estate Brokerage1,253 Automotive & Vehicle Trade1,214 Hair Salons1,172 Painting & Plastering1,139 Recruitment & HR Consulting1,119 Beauty Salons1,006 Other Service Industries981 Continuing Education Institutes979 Logistics & Transport Companies971 Horticulture & Landscaping970 Trade Fair & Event Organizers910 Financial Services878 Plumbing & Building Services870 Electrical Planning & Installation841 Film & TV Production824 Cultural & Educational Organizations820 Retail - Textiles & Clothing818 Interior Construction808 Textile & Clothing Industry808 Sports & Recreation Instruction756 Food Processing754 Mechanical Engineering Industry744 Taxi Companies742 Web Portals & Platform Companies728 Catering725 Public Relations Consulting718 Flooring & Tiling667 Building Maintenance664 General Contractors663 Construction & Project Management662 Photography611 Medical Technology Industry579

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