Bosnalijek
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Bosnalijek is the largest pharmaceutical company
in Bosnia and Herzegovina
. The organisation was established in 1951 and employs ~620 workers, out of which more than 50% have university level or higher qualifications. Its product portfolio consists of ~180 products. The company continues investment into R&D. Bosnalijek has established collaboration with several world-leading companies from the industry.
Bosnalijek is present in 22 countries worldwide: all neighbouring southeastern European countries, most eastern European countries, Libya
and many French-speaking African countries, several countries from the Arabian peninsula
and Caucasus
, etc.
In 2005, International Finance Corporation
provided Bosnalijek with a €
7.5 million loan for the construction of an €18.5 million production and distribution center.
Pharmaceutical company
The pharmaceutical industry develops, produces, and markets drugs licensed for use as medications. Pharmaceutical companies are allowed to deal in generic and/or brand medications and medical devices...
in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
. The organisation was established in 1951 and employs ~620 workers, out of which more than 50% have university level or higher qualifications. Its product portfolio consists of ~180 products. The company continues investment into R&D. Bosnalijek has established collaboration with several world-leading companies from the industry.
Bosnalijek is present in 22 countries worldwide: all neighbouring southeastern European countries, most eastern European countries, Libya
Libya
Libya is an African country in the Maghreb region of North Africa bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad and Niger to the south, and Algeria and Tunisia to the west....
and many French-speaking African countries, several countries from the Arabian peninsula
Arabian Peninsula
The Arabian Peninsula is a land mass situated north-east of Africa. Also known as Arabia or the Arabian subcontinent, it is the world's largest peninsula and covers 3,237,500 km2...
and Caucasus
Caucasus
The Caucasus, also Caucas or Caucasia , is a geopolitical region at the border of Europe and Asia, and situated between the Black and the Caspian sea...
, etc.
In 2005, International Finance Corporation
International Finance Corporation
The International Finance Corporation promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing countries.IFC is a member of the World Bank Group and is headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States....
provided Bosnalijek with a €
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
7.5 million loan for the construction of an €18.5 million production and distribution center.