ADEPA (ah-di-pah)
• Origin: Ghanaian Akan Word and Name
• Meaning: A Good thing
Adepa Pharmaceuticals Limited is a wholly Ghanaian owned company registered in Ghana in 1997, and was founded with a vision to supply and manufacture premium quality branded pharmaceutical products to Ghana and its neighbouring West African countries.
The company is headquartered in Accra, the capital city of Ghana. Since its founding, the company has developed a nationwide distribution network to support its wholesale and retailing activity and has demonstrated a steady annual increase in its revenue over the years. Even the adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic did not detract the company from this achievement.
OUR MISSION
To provide premium quality and affordable health products to enable our customers feel better and live longer.
Wholesale and
Retail Operations
Adepa Pharmaceuticals has an ultra-modern head office building located on Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, in Adabraka, Accra.
The head office building provides capacity for management, sales and general administration staff of the wholesale and distribution business units and its planned manufacturing unit near Accra.
The company has a distribution presence in 12 out of 16 regions in Ghana, and is strategically positioned to reach the rest of the country.
To gain further insights in demand trends from its end-customer base, Adepa Pharmaceuticals operates retail shops in the affluent districts in Ghana, in Accra, the company operates its flagship retail shop in the Airport Residential Area, a premier residential neighborhood.
The company believes this provides a good pulse on market trends for the wholesale business.
Our Story
Adepa Pharmaceuticals Ltd. was born from a deeply personal journey rooted in love, loss, and a commitment to making a difference in the world of healthcare. The name "Adepa" holds special significance for us—it is the Akan name of our founder's mother, meaning "something good." This name also resonates with the Akan proverb, "Adepa na etow ne ho," which translates to "A good thing sells itself." These words encapsulate the essence of our mission: to offer only the best, trusted products to our customers.
Our founder's path to establishing Adepa Pharmaceuticals Ltd. began when she was just 13 years old. A heartbreaking event at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, where her newborn cousin passed away due to a malfunctioning plaster that failed to secure the baby’s breathing tube, left her feeling helpless. This tragedy ignited a passion within her to ensure that no one else would suffer from the lack of quality medical supplies. Determined to make a change, she pursued her education in Pharmacy in the USA, focusing on the supply of high-quality pharmaceutical products.
Years later, another personal experience further shaped her vision. Her beloved grandmother, who had been bedridden with a stroke, was nearing the end of her life. The elderly woman's only request was for Depend diapers, which provided her with comfort and protected her from bedsores. This simple, yet profound, need underscored the importance of reliable healthcare products. It was the catalyst that drove our founder to return to Ghana and establish her own pharmaceutical company.
In Ghana, the consequences of failed medical devices or substandard medicines can be devastating, leading to unnecessary suffering and loss of life. Adepa Pharmaceuticals Ltd. was founded to address this critical need, bridging the gap by providing premium-quality, affordable health products that help our customers feel better and live longer. Our story is one of resilience, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.