Unilab
| Unilab | |
| Formerly | United Drug Company, Inc. (1945–1953) United Laboratories, Inc. (1953–2005) |
| Company type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Pharmaceutical |
| Founded | January 1, 1945 |
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| Headquarters | 66 United Street, , Philippines |
Area served | Asia |
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Number of employees | 6,000 (2024) |
| Parent | Unilab Group |
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| Website | unilab |
The official logo of Unilab Group | |
| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Consumer goods |
| Founded | January 1, 1945 (as United Laboratories, Inc.) |
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| Headquarters | , Philippines |
Area served | Asia |
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| Divisions | Unilab Foundation |
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Unilab, Inc., commonly known as Unilab (stylized in all caps), is a Philippine pharmaceutical company headquartered in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila.[1] It specializes in a wide range of consumer healthcare products such as prescription and over-the counter medications, vitamins and food supplements, and biotechnology.
It is the largest manufacturer of health products in the Philippines, with a vast manufacturing network composed of:
- Amherst Laboratories, Inc.
- Amherst Parenterals, Inc.
- Amherst Nutraceuticals, Inc.
- Asian Antibiotics, Inc.
- Belmont Softgel Pharma Corporation
- Unilab Manufacturing
Unilab also has its own distribution center, First Pioneer Distribution, Inc. enabling logistical efficiencies in distributing their products nationwide.
History
Unilab was founded in 1945 as United Drug Co., Inc., a small drugstore on Sto. Cristo Street in Binondo, Manila. Over time, they renamed it United Laboratories, Inc. and changed to Unilab, Inc. to represent the pharmaceutical business.
It was co-founded by Jose Yao Campos and Mariano K. Tan.[2][3] With the aid of Howard Q. Dee, Yao Campos' brother-in-law, the company significantly grew within its first 14 years of operations[2] and by 1959, the business was already exporting its products to Hong Kong.[3]
From the 1960s to the 2000s, Unilab established a presence in other countries including Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Products
Unilab's products include branded over-the-counter and prescription medicines and vitamins such as Alnix, Allerta, Allerkid, Biogesic, Bioflu, Ceelin, Tiki-Tiki, Nutrilin, Appebon, Neozep Z+, Enervon Z+, Decolgen, Forti-D, Revicon Forte, Diatabs, Medicol, Growee, Solmux, Expel, Ferlin, Dolan, Conzace, Calciumade, Hemarate FA, Neurogen-E, ImmunPro, Alaxan XTRA, and United Home, among many others. [4]
Under the Unilab Group is RiteMED Phils., Inc. which offers generic drug products through brands such as RiteMED and Pharex products including Pharex Generics, Enzymax Forte, Vaneular, and Glucopro.[5] Also under the Unilab Group is UL Skin Sciences, Inc. which offers beauty and personal care products such as Myra, Celeteque, Fortima, Lactezin, GynePro, and pH Care.[6]
Subsidiaries
- Unilab Group
- Unilab, Inc.
- Amherst Laboratories, Inc.
- Amherst Parenterals, Inc.
- Amherst Nutraceuticals, Inc.
- Asian Antibiotics, Inc.
- Belmont Softgel Pharma Corporation
- Bio-ONCO (Cancer Care)
- Biofemme (Women's Health)
- Biomedis (General Health)
- LRI-Therapharma (Cardio-Metabolic)
- Medichem (CNS)
- Pediatrica (Pedia)
- United American Pharmaceuticals (UAP) (Respiratory Health)
- Unilab Consumer Health
- Westmont Pharmaceuticals (General Health)
- UL Skin Sciences, Inc.
- RiteMED Phils., Inc.
- Pharex Health Corp.
- Unilab, Inc.
References
- ^ Venzon, Cliff (October 19, 2020). "Philippines' faltering stock market throws open the doors". Nikkei Asia. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ a b Flores, Wilson Lee (August 21, 2006). "The Pharmaceutical King's little-told tale". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ a b Lopez, Tony (May 15, 2006). "Jose Y. Campos". The Manila Times. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ "Unilab Products". Unilab Website. Unilab, Inc. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
- ^ "Pharex Products". Pharex Website. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
- ^ "UL Skin Sciences Products". UL Skin Sciences Website. UL Skin Sciences, Inc. Retrieved March 12, 2026.