Getz Pharma started its marketing and sales operation in Sri Lanka in 2002. Today, it is ranked as one of the fastest-growing pharmaceutical companies in Sri Lanka by IMS. Our annual average growth rate in Sri Lanka is 94 percent, which is 11 times higher than that of the industry.

In 2008, the pharmaceutical market performance of Sri Lanka grew at 13 percent compared to the value over the previous 12 months. As reported by IMS, in Q4 2008, Getz Pharma was ranked as the 31st-largest pharmaceutical company in Sri Lanka, which reflected an increase of six rankings.

Getz Pharma is operating in Sri Lanka with a highly motivated and dedicated marketing and sales team, which has led the company to outpace the industry's growth. We have strong coverage both in terms of doctors and pharmacies all over Sri Lanka, and are associated with the country's largest pharmaceutical distributor, Hemas Pharmaceuticals, for the distribution of our products in Sri Lanka.

We have more than 21 brands in Sri Lanka in the following therapeutic segments:

• Cardiovascular
• Diabetes
• Infectious Diseases
• Pulmonology
• Pediatrics
• Hepatology
• Gastroenterology
• Anti-Rheumatics

Our marketing philosophy is to be the brand leader in every molecule within three years of its launch. We have brand leadership in seven molecules so far, and many others will achieve the leadership in the coming years.

Our regulatory team for Sri Lanka possesses in-depth understanding and knowledge of regulatory requirements of the CDDA (Cosmetics, Devices and Drugs Authority) of Sri Lanka, which enables Getz Pharma to produce and submit the high quality dossiers that comply with updated guidelines; this ensures the registration of products in shortest possible time.

Our vision in the Sri Lankan market is to be one of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies by 2010. We will continue to introduce innovative molecules at a rapid pace in the Sri Lankan market and focus on building strong brands.

Need to contact us in Sri Lanka?
Getz Pharma (Pvt) Ltd
C/O Hemas Pharmaceuticals (Pte) Ltd
No 439, Galle Road,
Colombo 03
Sri Lanka