Aspen Pharmacare has gone from startup to the largest generic drug company in Africa in just two decades. Aspen Pharmacare (APNHY) has also developed a leading position in medication for thrombosis, used to prevent blood clotting. Saad said the company's work providing antiretrovirals to people who are HIV positive in South Africa and beyond was "probably our greatest achievement." Aspen Pharmacare currently delivers daily antiretroviral treatments to approximately 1 million patients. Its largest manufacturing plants are in Europe and South Africa, where lower costs support mass production.

Source: CNN August 01, 2018 14:48 UTC