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Our purpose

Purpose-built for better health

At Apotex, we improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for patients and consumers worldwide. Since 1974, we’ve worked relentlessly to expand access to safe, effective, and affordable medicines. What began as a bold Canadian vision now plays a meaningful role for millions across our country, and even more around the world.

Today, we are:

  • A trusted provider of one in five prescriptions dispensed in Canada.
  • The leader in Canadian pharmaceutical manufacturing and innovation.
  • A committed partner to healthcare providers, communities, and regulators from coast-to-coast.
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A commitment that drives everything we do

Our purpose is more than a statement, it’s a promise to improve access to health for every Canadian. From expanding affordable treatment options to driving innovation that addresses unmet needs, everything we do is rooted in care, integrity, and impact.
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Made for Canada, with global strength

As a Canadian-based pharmaceutical company, we proudly manufacture, package, and distribute medicines right here at home, creating quality jobs for Canadians across our facilities. Canadian-led, we deliver solutions that are trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across the country and around the world.

We believe better health isn’t a privilege, it’s a right. That’s why we’re focused on removing barriers, filling critical care gaps, and delivering real-world impact through every product we make and every partnership we forge.

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Expanding access to medicines

We provide 1 in 5 prescriptions dispensed in Canada, helping to reduce costs for patients and support a more sustainable healthcare system. Our portfolio spans a wide range of therapeutic areas to meet evolving health needs.

Strengthening communities

We support Canadian communities through charitable partnerships and advocacy, always striving to make care more inclusive, responsive, and impactful.

Building for the future of health

We continuously invest in research, development, and advanced manufacturing to address tomorrow’s challenges. With purpose as our guide, we are shaping a healthier future for patients, providers, and communities alike.
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Learn about our Canadian manufacturing

Apotex manufactures and distributes high-quality medicines at scale, ensuring reliability, safety, and access for Canadians and patients worldwide.
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