List of Top 10 Pharmaceutical Companies in Nepal (2026): Rankings, Contacts & Google Maps
By Wilson Shrestha · Updated September 2026 · First published February 2021 · Every address re-checked against official company sources
The top 10 pharmaceutical companies in Nepal are Quest Pharmaceuticals, Nepal Pharmaceuticals Laboratory (NPL), National Healthcare, Deurali-Janta Pharmaceuticals, Arya Pharmalab, Asian Pharmaceuticals, Lomus Pharmaceuticals, Magnus Pharma, Time Pharmaceuticals and Amtech Med. This list ranks Nepali-owned manufacturers using IQVIA market-audit data, and for each company you get verified head-office, factory and marketing-office contacts plus an embedded Google Map, so you do not have to search for them one by one.
I first published this page in 2021 as a simple contact directory. This 2026 edition is a full rebuild: two missing companies were added, outdated addresses were corrected, and every ranking now points to a named data source instead of opinion.
Quick answer: top 10 Nepali pharma companies (2026)
- Quest Pharmaceuticals – Kathmandu / Birgunj
- Nepal Pharmaceuticals Laboratory (NPL) – Birgunj / Bara
- National Healthcare – Birgunj / Bara
- Deurali-Janta Pharmaceuticals – Kathmandu
- Arya Pharmalab – Bara / Birgunj
- Asian Pharmaceuticals – Rupandehi
- Lomus Pharmaceuticals – Kathmandu
- Magnus Pharma – Bara / Birgunj
- Time Pharmaceuticals – Gaindakot, Nawalpur
- Amtech Med – Biratnagar, Morang
NPR 406 cr
Quest’s 12-month sales, the highest in IQVIA’s June 2026 audit
6 of 10
Places in Nepal’s overall top 10 held by Nepali companies
65%
Share of domestic pharma industries that are WHO-GMP certified
51%
Share of essential medicines now made inside Nepal
How this list is ranked
Most “top pharma company” lists in Nepal give no basis for their order. This one uses IQVIA, the audit firm that tracks medicine sales through pharmacies, as reported by Pharma Info Nepal:
- Ranks 1–6 use the IQVIA Nepal Audit for June 2026, measured as MAT (moving annual total, meaning sales over the latest 12 months).
- Ranks 7–9 (Lomus, Magnus, Time) did not appear in the June 2026 top-10 table, so they are ordered by their most recent published IQVIA values from March 2024.
- Rank 10 (Amtech Med) is taken from IQVIA’s July 2020 ranking of Nepali manufacturers, the latest public figure that includes it.
- Only Nepali-owned manufacturers are ranked. Indian multinationals that sell in Nepal are covered in a separate section below.
Chart: Nepal’s top 10 pharma companies by sales (IQVIA, June 2026)
This is the whole market, including multinationals. Green bars are Nepali companies; grey bars are Indian companies. Values are 12-month sales in NPR crore, followed by year-on-year growth.
Source: IQVIA Nepal Audit Dataset, June 2026 (MAT, NPR crore), as published by Pharma Info Nepal.
Three things stand out. Quest led on both the 12-month and the single-month view. The gap between ranks 2 and 4 is only about NPR 11 crore, so NPL, National Healthcare and Deurali-Janta could swap places in the next audit. And National Healthcare, which topped the 2020 and 2024 lists, was the only company in the top 10 to shrink (−2%).
Comparison table: top 10 pharmaceutical companies in Nepal
| Rank | Company | Founded | Factory location | Latest IQVIA value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quest Pharmaceuticals | 2001 | Birgunj, Parsa | NPR 406 cr (Jun 2026) |
| 2 | Nepal Pharmaceuticals Laboratory | 1985 (2042 BS) | Jeetpur, Bara | NPR 385 cr (Jun 2026) |
| 3 | National Healthcare | – | Chhatapipra, Bara | NPR 377 cr (Jun 2026) |
| 4 | Deurali-Janta Pharmaceuticals | 1988 | Bansbari, Kathmandu | NPR 374 cr (Jun 2026) |
| 5 | Arya Pharmalab | 2000 | Bara district | NPR 316 cr (Jun 2026) |
| 6 | Asian Pharmaceuticals | 1998 (2055 BS) | Omsatiya, Rupandehi | NPR 248 cr (Jun 2026) |
| 7 | Lomus Pharmaceuticals | 1986 | Gothatar, Kathmandu | NPR 222 cr (Mar 2024) |
| 8 | Magnus Pharma | – | Rampur Tokani, Bara | NPR 131 cr (Mar 2024) |
| 9 | Time Pharmaceuticals | 1997 (2054 BS) | Gaindakot, Nawalpur | NPR 127 cr (Mar 2024) |
| 10 | Amtech Med | 2004 | Katahari, Morang | 9th Nepali maker (Jul 2020) |
Profiles, contacts & Google Maps locations
Each profile below lists the company’s key facts, all published offices, and a live map. Use the “Open in Google Maps” buttons for turn-by-turn directions on your phone.
#1
1. Quest Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Quest is currently Nepal’s largest pharmaceutical company by sales. In the June 2026 IQVIA audit it recorded about NPR 406 crore over 12 months and NPR 39 crore in the month itself, leading both tables. The company has been operating since 2001 and holds WHO-GMP and ISO 27001 certification.
- Company-reported scale: 80+ life-saving drugs, 500+ employees and 100+ distribution partners
- Won the FNCCI National Excellence Award (medium-scale industry) in 2014
- Best for job seekers: it runs a dedicated careers page
Kathmandu office: Daan Sadan, Sungabha Marg, Teku, Kathmandu
Tel: +977-1-5340304, 5339293
Email: contact@quest.com.np
Birgunj office: Adarshnagar-13, Birgunj, Parsa
Tel: +977-51-418235, 418177
Website: quest.com.np
#2
2. Nepal Pharmaceuticals Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. (NPL)
NPL is the oldest company in this top 10. It was registered in Jestha 2042 BS (1985) and began production in Poush 2043 BS, and it grew 15% in the latest IQVIA year, the fastest among the top four. Its WHO-GMP plant is at Jeetpur in Bara district, and it specialises in tablets, capsules and liquid preparations.
- Says it was the first to make cardiovascular, antidiabetic, psychotropic and veterinary medicines in Nepal
- Reports the first bioequivalence studies by a Nepali company, run with Kathmandu University
- Catalogue of roughly 270 products
Corporate office: Om Ashram-14, Birgunj, Parsa
Tel: +977-51-521097, 528689
Email: hrd@npl.com.np
Factory: Jeetpur, Bara
Tel: +977-53-520133, 521142
Marketing office: NPL House, Krishna Galli, Pulchowk, Lalitpur
Tel: +977-1-5429059, 5429434
Email: nplmkt@npl.com.np
Website: npl.com.np
#3
3. National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
National Healthcare was number one in IQVIA’s 2020 and 2024 rankings and slipped to third in June 2026 with about NPR 377 crore (−2%). Its single-month sales still grew 13%, so the dip may be temporary. The company is headquartered in Birgunj and manufactures at Chhatapipra, Bara, where it also runs a sterile plant.
- Known brands from its own timeline include Niko, Nemox, Nedroxyl and Gloron
- Listed as WHO-GMP certified by the Department of Drug Administration (DDA)
Head office: Shreepur, Birgunj, Parsa
Tel: +977-51-524336, 528537
Production facility: Chhatapipra, Bara
Tel: +977-51-580236, 580508
Marketing office: Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu
Tel: +977-1-4544878
Email: support@nationalhealthcare.com.np
Website: nationalhealthcare.com.np
#4
4. Deurali-Janta Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Deurali-Janta was set up in Kathmandu in 1988 by Hari Bhakta Sharma and began commercial operations in 1991. It is widely recorded as the first Nepali pharmaceutical company to earn WHO-GMP certification, and in June 2026 it sat just NPR 3 crore behind National Healthcare.
- Specialist divisions: Suswasthya (cardiology and diabetes, 2005), Aarogyam (dermatology, 2011) and Nirog (2013)
- One of the few large makers with its main site inside Kathmandu Valley
Corporate office: 679 Budhanilkantha Sadak, Bansbari-3, Kathmandu (GPO Box 4239)
Tel: +977-1-4018777, 4018503, 4018504
Email: info@deuralijanta.com
Website: deuralijanta.com
#5 New in 2026
5. Arya Pharmalab Pvt. Ltd.
Arya was missing from the old version of this page, yet it is now Nepal’s fifth-largest drug maker at about NPR 316 crore. It was the fastest-growing company in IQVIA’s 2020 audit (+137%) and its monthly sales grew 23% in June 2026. Arya was incorporated in 2000, makes both human and veterinary medicines, and has separate production areas for penicillin and cephalosporin products.
- Factory in Bara district, with offices in Birgunj and Kathmandu
- Quality note: in February 2026 the DDA recalled one batch (FSBD 12016) of its Supramox CV children’s antibiotic after it failed a strength test. Check the DDA website for the current status of any recall.
Birgunj office: Adarsh Nagar, Birgunj, Parsa
Tel: +977-51-532178
Email: info@aryapharmalab.com
Kathmandu office: Kamaladi, Kathmandu
Tel: +977-1-4223383, 4223561
Website: aryapharma.com.np
#6
6. Asian Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Asian is the only company in this top 10 manufacturing in Lumbini Province. Founded in 2055 BS (1998), it closed the June 2026 audit in 10th place overall with about NPR 248 crore. Its Rupandehi site covers about 2.3 hectares and makes non-sterile products: tablets, capsules, ointments, oral liquids and external solutions, with separate cephalosporin and veterinary units.
- More than 240 medicines across Pharma, Animal Care and Cardio-Diabetic divisions
- Its executive director, Shanker Ghimire, has led the Association of Pharmaceutical Producers of Nepal (APPON)
Factory & corporate office: Omsatiya-1, Rupandehi
Tel: +977-71-429152, 621558
Email: factory@asianpharmaceuticals.com
Marketing office: Kamal Pokhari, Kathmandu (GPO Box 4444)
Tel: +977-1-4423711, 4421650, 4416337
Website: asianpharmaceuticals.com
#7
7. Lomus Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Lomus started in 1986 as a small manufacturing unit and grew quickly in the 1990s after professional management took over. It was the seventh-largest company in Nepal’s market in IQVIA’s March 2024 figures (about NPR 222 crore) and is DDA-listed as WHO-GMP certified. Its factory is at Gothatar in Kathmandu, and its product range spans vitamins, antibiotics, cardiovascular, diabetes and cough-and-cold medicines.
- Operates quality and environmental systems under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
- Official website has moved to thelomus.com (the old lomuspharma.com address is out of date)
Head office: Lomus House, Kailash Chour, Lazimpat, Kathmandu (P.O. Box 4506)
Tel: +977-1-4536396, 4520060, 4545755
Factory: Gothatar, Kathmandu
Tel: +977-1-4990496
Website: thelomus.com
#8
8. Magnus Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Magnus is known for bringing newer molecules to Nepal first, such as the first local brands of roflumilast (for COPD) and the blood thinner rivaroxaban. It recorded about NPR 131 crore in the March 2024 IQVIA list and was the second-fastest-growing company in 2020 (+33%). Its plant sits at Rampur Tokani in Bara, about 11 km north of Birgunj, and the company says it was designed to WHO-GMP, UK-MHRA, US-FDA and TGA Australia guidelines.
- Kathmandu marketing office has moved to Lekhnath Marg, Thamel (older listings still show Jyatha)
Head office: 2nd Floor, Alok Super Market, Adarsh Nagar, Birgunj-6, Parsa
Tel: +977-51-529108, 531886
Factory: Rampur Tokani, Jeetpursimara-23, Bara
Tel: +977-51-580493, 580365
Marketing office: Lekhnath Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu
Tel: +977-1-5366878, 4249929
Website: magnuspharma.com.np
#9
9. Time Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Time entered the market in Kartik 2054 BS (1997) with eight products, including the cold remedy Sinex that is still its best-known brand. Founded by G. Narayan Bahadur Chhetri, it now makes around 270 medicines at its WHO-GMP plant in Gaindakot, Nawalpur, and recorded about NPR 127 crore in IQVIA’s March 2024 list.
- Popular brands include Sinex, Paraflam, Salif, Pulmarin and SITA-M
- Now operates as Time Pharmaceuticals Limited, and its marketing office has moved from Bakhundol to Satdobato
Head office: Gaindakot-4, Nawalpur
Tel: +977-78-502004
Email: info@timepharma.com
Factory: Gaindakot-10, Nawalpur
Tel: +977-78-402004
Email: factory@timepharma.com
Marketing office: House No. 79, Sundarnagar Marga, Satdobato, Lalitpur-15
Tel: +977-1-5151826, 5151872
Email: marketing@timepharma.com
Website: timepharma.com
#10 New in 2026
10. Amtech Med Pvt. Ltd.
Amtech is the largest drug maker in eastern Nepal and the only Koshi Province company in this list. It was established in 2004, started production in 2005, and ranked ninth among Nepali manufacturers in IQVIA’s July 2020 audit. The factory at Katahari, about 5 km east of Biratnagar, is WHO-GMP certified and holds ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015.
- Makes tablets, capsules, creams and ointments, oral liquids, and cephalosporin tablets and dry syrups
- Reports a workforce of more than 250 people
Corporate office: Mahabir Plaza, 6th Floor, Hospital Chowk, Rangeli Road, Biratnagar
Tel: +977-21-590247, 590251, 512153
Email: amtechmed55@gmail.com
Factory: Katahari-4, Morang
Tel: +977-21-419030, 419040
Website: amtechmed.com.np
Where Nepal’s top pharma factories are located
Plot the ten companies and a clear pattern appears: most of Nepal’s big drug production sits in the Birgunj–Bara industrial corridor, close to the Indian border and the Birgunj dry port where imported raw materials arrive.
Madhesh Province
Birgunj–Bara corridor · 5
Quest (Birgunj office), NPL, National Healthcare, Arya, Magnus
Bagmati Province
Kathmandu Valley · 2
Deurali-Janta (Bansbari), Lomus (Gothatar)
Lumbini, Gandaki & Koshi
Other regions · 3
Asian (Rupandehi), Time (Nawalpur), Amtech (Morang)
Almost all ten keep a marketing office in Kathmandu or Lalitpur as well, because that is where most hospitals, distributors and medical representatives are based. If you are visiting for a job interview or a distributor meeting, check which office you actually need before you travel.
Nepali vs. multinational companies in Nepal’s market
A common mistake in other lists is mixing Nepali manufacturers with foreign brands. In the June 2026 IQVIA top 10, four places went to Indian companies, and they are growing faster than most local makers:
| Company (origin) | Overall rank | MAT value | MAT growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Pharma (India) | 6 | NPR 310 cr | +17% |
| Aristo (India) | 7 | NPR 291 cr | +12% |
| Alkem (India) | 8 | NPR 270 cr | +10% |
| Cipla (India) | 9 | NPR 256 cr | +13% |
Put simply, Nepali companies still hold the top five places, but three of the four Indian firms grew faster than every Nepali company except NPL. That competitive pressure is one reason the government is pushing the domestic production targets covered next.
Nepal’s pharma roadmap: WHO-GMP and local production targets
WHO-GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) is the quality standard that tells you a factory makes medicines consistently and safely. According to the national roadmap summarised in August 2026, Nepal’s targets look like this:
WHO-GMP certified domestic industries
Essential medicines produced in Nepal
Source: National pharmaceutical roadmap, as summarised by Pharma Info Nepal (August 2026).
For patients this matters because a WHO-GMP factory is inspected against international standards. All ten companies above appear on the published list of WHO-GMP certified Nepali manufacturers, but certificates are renewed periodically, so always check the latest list on the Department of Drug Administration website.
What changed since the 2021 version of this list
When I rebuilt this page in September 2026, I checked every phone number and address against each company’s own website or contact page. Several details readers had been relying on were no longer correct:
- Time Pharmaceuticals moved its marketing office from Bakhundol to Satdobato, Lalitpur, with new phone numbers.
- Magnus Pharma moved its Kathmandu office from Jyatha to Lekhnath Marg, Thamel.
- Quest, NPL and National Healthcare now publish updated Kathmandu-valley phone numbers.
- Lomus changed its website to thelomus.com and lists a separate factory at Gothatar.
- Arya Pharmalab and Amtech Med were added, so the list finally contains ten companies instead of eight.
- Old “Apply for job” buttons that pointed to the wrong company were removed.
The lesson for anyone contacting these companies: phone numbers in Nepal change more often than people expect, especially in the Kathmandu Valley. Many company websites are also out of date, which is a problem for their own customers. If you run a business in this position, my guide to website design cost in Nepal shows what a proper refresh costs.
Tips for job seekers, MRs and distributors
- Apply through official channels. Use the company’s careers page, its verified Facebook page, or the HR email listed above. Ignore unofficial “agents” who ask for a fee.
- Match the office to the role. Production, QA and QC jobs are usually at the factory (Bara, Rupandehi, Nawalpur, Morang). Marketing and medical representative roles are usually in Kathmandu or Lalitpur.
- Pharmacist roles need registration. Technical positions generally require registration with the Nepal Pharmacy Council.
- Ask about benefits. Confirm your enrolment in the Social Security Fund (SSF) before you sign an offer letter.
- For distributors: growth rates in the IQVIA tables are a useful signal. A fast-growing company is more likely to be expanding its distribution network.
If you are researching a specific medicine rather than a company, see my plain-language explainer on EVALAX Lactulose Solution as an example of how to read a medicine’s uses and precautions.
Other notable WHO-GMP manufacturers in Nepal
Nepal has dozens of other certified makers outside this top 10. Names on the published WHO-GMP list include Curex Pharmaceutical, CTL Pharmaceutical, Omnica Laboratories, Nova Genetica, Alive Pharmaceutical, Apex Pharmaceutical, Everest Parenterals and Maruti Pharma. Tell me in the comments if you want a separate directory for them.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the No. 1 pharmaceutical company in Nepal?
Quest Pharmaceuticals is number one by sales in the IQVIA June 2026 audit, with about NPR 406 crore over 12 months. National Healthcare held the top spot in the 2020 and 2024 IQVIA lists.
How many pharmaceutical companies in Nepal are WHO-GMP certified?
About 65% of domestic pharmaceutical industries are WHO-GMP certified, according to the 2026 national roadmap. The target is 90% by 2027 and 100% by 2030.
How much of Nepal’s medicine is made locally?
Domestic companies produce about 51% of Nepal’s essential medicines. The government aims for 60% by 2027 and 70% by 2030.
Which is the oldest company in this top 10?
Nepal Pharmaceuticals Laboratory (NPL), registered in 2042 BS (1985), is the oldest in this list, followed closely by Lomus Pharmaceuticals, founded in 1986.
Where are most pharmaceutical factories in Nepal?
Most large factories are in the Birgunj–Bara industrial corridor of Madhesh Province. NPL, National Healthcare, Arya and Magnus all manufacture there, and Quest has its Birgunj office there.
Are Indian companies among the top pharma companies in Nepal?
Yes. Sun Pharma, Aristo, Alkem and Cipla were ranked 6th to 9th in the overall IQVIA June 2026 table. Nepali companies held the other six places, including the top five.
Who regulates medicines in Nepal?
The Department of Drug Administration (DDA), under the Ministry of Health and Population, registers medicines, inspects factories, issues WHO-GMP certification and publishes recall notices.
Sources
- IQVIA Nepal Audit, June 2026 (via Pharma Info Nepal)
- IQVIA market values, March 2024 (via Pharma Info Nepal)
- IQVIA MAT July 2020 ranking of Nepali industries (via Pharma Info Nepal)
- Nepal pharmaceutical industry roadmap: WHO-GMP and production targets
- The Kathmandu Post: DDA recall notice, February 2026
- Deurali-Janta Pharmaceuticals (Wikipedia)
- Official websites and contact pages of all ten companies, checked September 2026
Disclaimer: This page is for general information only and is not medical or investment advice. Sales figures are third-party audit estimates, and contact details can change without notice. Please confirm directly with the company before visiting.
Spotted a changed number or a company that belongs on this list? Leave a comment below and I will verify and update it.