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Alkaloid AD Skopje: Excellence in pharmacy, botany, cosmetics and chemistry!

Alkaloid AD Skopje is a leading pharmaceutical company on the domestic market for almost 9 decades, which stands as one of the largest and most successful.

With its rich history, Alkaloid remains a synonym of excellence and unwavering commitment, and today it operates profitably not only in the production of pharmaceuticals but also in botany, cosmetics and chemistry.

The foremost pharmaceutical giant which is well known in our market, has a diverse range of products with special attention paid to their quality and consumer satisfaction.

With significant investments worth almost 60 million euros, the pharmaceutical production department boasts state-of-the-art facilities for the production of solid dosage forms, semi-synthetic cephalosporins, liquids and semi-solid forms.

Starting from 2018, Alkaloid is putting into operation several new plants: for semi-solid forms, for drug packaging and for dosing liquids for oral use, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, all in order to raise the level of automation of production and increase of capacities.

The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Division produces a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical forms, including solid and liquid dosage forms for oral use and topical preparations. Additionally there is the opioid extraction plant which includes the production of morphine and its derivatives as pharmaceutical raw materials.


The second significant segment in Alkaloid is the cosmetics division which has also established itself as a leader in the industry. The department includes products for the care of all skin types, hair care products, perfumes and household cosmetics.

Another part of the successful story of Alkaloid AD is the department of botany, where the company produces a range of teas under its own brand Good Nature, spices and dried vegetables under the brand Grini, food additives - Zachinal, iodized salt and more.

In 1957, Alkaloid created another department that continues to operate to this day - the chemistry department. The chemistry department's diverse product portfolio includes pure chemicals, organic and inorganic reagents, medical devices, cleaning agents and disinfectants.

Alkaloid AD continues its path of success, continues to develop and expand with its diverse range of products and commitment to quality, which position it as a leading player in the regional and international markets in which it is present. You will find more about the company's positive results here.


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