History

Regionally rooted: from Wedel to the world

Today, we are an internationally active pharmaceutical company and distribute our high-quality products to 91 countries around the world. Rooted in the German SME sector, we are proud of our rich company history, which dates back to 1970. And we are determined to continue on our successful path to improve human health worldwide.

1970 – 1985: Foundation

medac is founded in 1970
Distribution of first niche products
Specialisation in oncology
Start of pharmaceutical research
Development of diagnostics sector

1985 – 2000: In-house production and portfolio expansion

Oncotec is founded in 1997
Development of generics with additional benefit
Enlargement of oncological product portfolio
Continued business growth in the area of autoimmune diseases
Foundation of the first medac subsidiaries

2000 – today: Internationalisation and innovative therapeutics

oncomed is founded in 2010 and the logistics centre starts operations
Development of products for cell therapy
Innovation award granted by German Pharmazeutische Zeitung for cell therapy product in 2021
Further market growth and expansion into new countries and continents
First product approvals in the US and Japan
In-house production of biopharmaceuticals
Over 2,000 people work at medac in 2023

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Mission

Improving human health, today and tomorrow

At medac group, we believe that health is humanity’s most valuable resource. We never take it for granted. Since 1970, our mission has been to improve patients’ quality of life worldwide by making essential medical treatments available.

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