The Moroccan pharmaceutical industry is one of the most developed on the African continent, with local production covering approximately 70% of national needs. Morocco has more than 50 pharmaceutical laboratories and strict regulations supervised by the Ministry of Health and the Directorate of Medicines.
To select a Moroccan pharmaceutical supplier, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are an absolute prerequisite. Check marketing authorizations (MA) issued by Morocco for each product. For medical devices, CE marking and registration in the Moroccan registry are mandatory.
The cold chain is a critical issue for many pharmaceutical products. Verify GDP (Good Distribution Practices) certified storage and transport conditions. Regular quality audits of pharmaceutical suppliers are a standard industry practice.
The main Moroccan pharmaceutical laboratories are Sothema, Cooper Pharma, Laprophan, Maphar and Pharma 5. Distribution is handled by licensed wholesale distributors, the main ones being COOPHARMA, Pharma Maroc and SECODAM. Casablanca concentrates most production units.