ABOUT US

Who We Are?

Founded in 1994, Rusan Pharma is a fully integrated global pharmaceutical company specializing in the treatment of addiction and pain management. Rusan’s manufacturing company for active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and finished pharmaceutical formulations, live up to some of the highest standards of good manufacturing practices (GMP) and are approved by Health Africa.

Rusan Pharma Africa Inc. (RPCI) is the African subsidiary of Rusan Pharma Ltd. (India), a generic pharmaceutical company located in Montreal, Québec. With a strong product development pipeline and strategic partnerships, we pride ourselves in delivering high quality and affordable generic pharmaceutical medicines to the African market. Through product differentiation, best-in-class supply and excellent service, we strive to help families across Africa live longer, healthier and happier lives.

Our Mission

Rusan firmly believes that access to quality healthcare is a right, not a privilege. We will endeavour to ensure the availability of world class, innovative, quality medicines at affordable prices, across the globe and are committed to work towards a healthier & happier world.

Our Vision

To bring forward innovative, highly quality novel and generic medications at affordable prices for our consumers.

Dr. Kunal Saxena

Managing Director, Rusan Pharma

A technocrat with wide exposure to process development, synthetic chemistry & commercialization of bulk drugs. A practicing technocrat with vast experience in research & development. Specialised in computer-aided drug design and new chemical entity synthesis including chiral synthesis. Dr. Kunal Saxena has done his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Bristol (UK), M.Sc. in Chemistry from Moscow State University (Moscow, Russia) and B.Sc. in Biochemistry from the University of Notre Dame (USA). Has done basic research in the area of opioid receptors and developed several novel non-opioid compounds that help reduce side effects and tolerance to opioid analgesics.

Dr. Aakarsh Saxena

Director, Rusan Pharma

Dr. Aakarsh Saxena, based in Mumbai, is currently a Director at Rusan Pharma Ltd, bringing experience from previous roles at The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Edinburgh, William & Mary and Rusan Pharma Ltd. Dr. Aakarsh Saxena holds a 2008 - 2013 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from The University of Edinburgh. With a robust skill set that includes Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Catalysis, Asymmetric Catalysis, NMR Spectroscopy and more, Dr. Aakarsh Saxena contributes valuable insights to the industry.

Dr. Navin Saxena

Chairman, Rusan Pharma

Ph.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry from Moscow Friendship University. Dr. Navin Saxena started his career in 1981 as a Research Officer and within a short span of 10 years reached the level of Vice President and Head of Research. Dr. Navin Saxena is not only the youngest recipient of this award, but also the first Indian to receive this accolade. On 29th July 1997, Dr. Saxena in the capacity of being the Chairman of Rusan Pharma Ltd. was honoured with "THE INTERNATIONAL EXECLLENCE AWARD" by the Council for Small and Medium Exporters for excellence in exporting medicines. Dr. Saxena was also awarded the prestigious "UDYOG RATTAN AWARD" by the Institute for Economic Studies for his contribution in the field of industrial development in India.

API Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)

Sr. No. API Name GRADE Approval status CEP/ DMF CAS No.
1 Buprenorphine EP/BP/USPSP Rl-CEP 2015-387 - Rev 00 52485-79-7
2 Buprenorphine HCl Ph. Eur. / USP R1-CEP 2017-228 - Rev 00 53152-21-9
3 Fentanyl Ph. Eur. / USP Rl-CEP 2016-018 - Rev 00 437-38-7
4 Fentanyl Citrate Ph. Eur. / USP R1-CEP 2016-023 - Rev 00 990-73-8
5 Naltrexone HCl Ph. Eur. / USP Rl-CEP 2016-053 - Rev 00 51481-60-8
6 Methadone HCl Ph. Eur. / USP R0-CEP 2017-277 - Rev 02 1095-90-5
7 Bisoprolol Fumarate Ph. Eur. / USP R0-CEP 2020-095- Rev 00 104344-23-2
8 Apomorphine HCl Ph. Eur. / USP CEP 2021-135 - Rev 00 41372-20-7
9 Naloxone HCl Ph. Eur. / USP CEP 2022-086 - Rev 00 51481-60-8
10 Diazepam Ph. Eur. CEP 2024-260 439-14-5
11 Eflornithine HCl Non-pharmacopeial EMA approved EU/ASMF/00137
Active US DMF (№ 031780)
96020-91-6
12 Nalmefene HCl Non-pharmacopeial Active US DMF (№ 034367) 1228646-72-7
13 Nalbuphine HCl Non-pharmacopeial DMF Available 23277-43-2
14 Promedol HCl Non-pharmacopeial DMF Available 64-39-1
15 n-Butyl Cyanoacrylate Non-pharmacopeial DMF Available 6606-65-1
16 Sodium Oxybate Non-pharmacopeial DMF Available 502-85-2
17 Clonazepam Non-pharmacopeial DMF Available 1622-61-3
18 Oxycodone HCl Non-pharmacopeial DMF Available 124-90-3

API Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)

Sr. No. API Name GRADE CAS No.
1 Carbamazepine Ph. Eur. 298-46-4
2 Remifentanil HCl Ph. Eur. 132539-07-2
3 Sufentanyl Ph. Eur. 56030-54-7
4 Sufentanyl Citrate Ph. Eur. 60561-17-3
5 Alfentanil HCl Ph. Eur. 69049-06-5
6 Midazolam Ph. Eur. 59467-70-8
7 Dihydrocodeine Hydrogen Tartrate Ph. Eur. 5965-13-9
8 Hydromorphone HCl Ph. Eur. 71-68-1
9 Hydrocodone Hydrogen Tartrate Ph. Eur. 125-29-1
10 Oxymorphone HCl USP 357-07-3
11 Tramadol HCl Ph. Eur. 36282-47-0
12 Pregabalin Ph. Eur. 148553-50-8
13 Methyl Naltrexone Bromide Ph. Eur. 916055-92-0

All Products

Sr no Generic Name Strength Brand Name Registration number Fill Volume / Loading
(if applicable)
Pack Type Pack Size
1 Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate, Meprobamate, Paracetamol Tablets 32 mg + 8 mg + 150 mg + 320 mg DYNAPAYNE TABLETS Y/2.8/237 -NA- 1 HDPE bottle

5 Blisters of 20 Tablets /Blister in inner carton

2 Blisters of 20 Tablets /Blister in inner carton
1000

100

40
2 Paracetamol Tablets 500 mg DYNADOL TABLETS 27/2.7/0352 -NA- 1 PRP Pack

1 Blister of 20 Tablets/Blister in inner carton

1 HDPE bottle with LDPE Security cap.
20

20

100
3 Sulphamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets 400 mg + 80 mg TROXAZOLE TABLET K/20.2/158 -NA- 1 PRP Pack

1 PRP Pack
28

56
4 Enalapril Maleate Tablets 5 mg Enalapril 5 Arya 37/7.1.3/0327 -NA- 2 Blisters of 14 Tablets /Blister in inner carton 28
5 Enalapril Maleate Tablets 10 mg Enalapril 10 Arya 37/7.1.3/0328 -NA- 2 Blisters of 14 Tablets /Blister in inner carton 28
6 Enalapril Maleate Tablets 20 mg Enalapril 20 Arya 37/7.1.3/0329 -NA- 2 Blisters of 14 Tablets /Blister in inner carton 28
7 Olanzapine Tablets 2.5 mg Olandus 2.5 44/2.6.5/0977 -NA- 2 Blisters of 14 Tablets /Blister in inner carton 28
8 Olanzapine Tablets 5 mg Olandus 5 44/2.6.5/0978 -NA- 2 Blisters of 14 Tablets /Blister in inner carton 28
9 Olanzapine Tablets 10 mg Olandus 10 44/2.6.5/0979 -NA- 2 Blisters of 14 Tablets /Blister in inner carton 28
10 Nalbuphine Injection 10 mg/ml (1 ml Ampoule) Nalbain Injection 10mg/ml 51/2.9/0360 1 ml 1 tray of 10 Ampoules in one Inner Carton 10
11 Nalbuphine Injection 20 mg/ml (1 ml Ampoule) Nalbain Injection 20mg/ml 51/2.9/0362 1 ml 1 tray of 5 Ampoules in one Inner Carton 5
12 Ciprofloxacin Tablets 250 mg BIOFLOXX 250 A40/20.1.1/0371 -NA- 1 HDPE bottle

1 HDPE bottle

1 Blisters of 10 Tablets /Blister in inner carton
50

100

10
13 Ciprofloxacin Tablets 500 mg BIOFLOXX 500 A40/20.1.1/0372 -NA- 1 HDPE bottle

1 HDPE bottle

1 Blisters of 10 Tablets /Blister in inner carton
50

100

10
14 Ciprofloxacin Tablets 750 mg BIOFLOXX 750 A40/20.1.1/0373 -NA- 1 HDPE bottle

1 HDPE bottle
50

100
15 Oxazepam Tablets 15 mg ZIMTEC 15 Q/2.6/292 -NA- 10 Blisters of 10 Tablets /Blister in inner carton 100
16 Oxazepam Tablets 30 mg ZIMTEC 30 Q/2.6/293 -NA- 10 Blisters of 10 Tablets /Blister in inner carton 100
17 Atenolol Tablets 50 mg Atenolol 50 Arya 30/5.2/0026 -NA- 2 Blisters of 14 Tablets /Blister in inner carton 28
18 Atenolol Tablets 100 mg Atenolol 100 Arya 30/5.2/0035 -NA- 2 Blisters of 14 Tablets /Blister in inner carton 28
19 Doxycycline Tablets 100 mg DOXYMED 32/20.1.1/0117 -NA- 1 PRP Pack

1 HDPE bottle with LDPE Security cap.
10

100
20 Tranexamic Acid Injection 100 mg/ml Arytrans IV (5 ml Ampoule) 48/8.1/0053 5 ml 1 tray of 5 Ampoules in one Inner Carton 5
21 Minocycline Capsules 50 mg MINOCYCLINE 50 mg ARYA 31/20.1.1/0130 -NA- 1 HDPE Bottle 60

100

120

500

1000
22 Minocycline Capsules 100 mg MINOCYCLINE 100 mg ARYA 31/20.1.1/0131 -NA- 1 HDPE Bottle 100

250

500

1000
23 Cimetidine Tablets 200 mg CIMETIDINE 200 ARYA 30/11.4.3/0046 -NA- 1 HDPE Bottle 100
24 Cimetidine Tablets 400 mg CIMETIDINE 400 ARYA 30/11.4.3/0047 -NA- 1 HDPE Bottle 100
25 Paracetamol Syrup 120 mg/5 ml (100 ml bottle) DYNADOL SYRUP 27/2.7/0353 100 ml 1 Glass bottle in one inner carton 1
26 Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Ammonium chloride and Sodium Citrate Syrup 12.50 mg + 125 mg + 50 mg / 5ml FAMTUSS G983 (Act 101/1965) 50 ml

100 ml

200 ml

2.5 Liter
1 PVC round Amber bottle(50 ml) with white plastic snap on cap (28mm)

1 PVC round Amber bottle(100 ml) with white LDPE snap on cap (24mm)

1 PVC round Amber bottle(200 ml) with white LDPE snap on cap (31mm)

1 Amber HDPE Polycan(2500 ml) with white snap on cap (38mm)
1
27 Paracetamol Solution for Influsion 10 mg/ml (100 ml Vial) Dynadol IV 52/2.7/0444 100 ml Type 1 Glass vial (100 ml) in one inner carton

Translucent white LDPE Plastic bottle (Euro Head) 100ml in one inner carton

Translucent white LDPE Plastic (Nipple head Bottle) 100ml in one inner carton
1
28 Levofloxacin Solution for Infusion 500 mg/ml (100 ml Vial) ALEFNIC 500 IV 52/20.1.1/0278 100 ml 1 Plastic bottle in one inner carton 1
29 Captopril Tablets 25 mg CAPTOPRIL 25 mg BIOTECH 32/7.1/0006 -NA- 1 HDPE Bottle 60

100

500

1000
30 Captopril Tablets 50 mg CAPTOPRIL 50 mg BIOTECH 32/7.1/0007 -NA- 1 HDPE Bottle 60

100

500

1000
31 Flunitrazepam Tablets 1 mg FLUNITRAZEPAM 1 BIOTECH 35/2.2/0160 -NA- 3 Blisters of 10 Tablets /Blister in inner carton 30
32 Nifedipine Extended release Tablets 30 mg Nifedipine 30 XL Arya 50/7.1/0502 -NA- 3 Blisters of 10 Tablets /Blister in inner carton 30
33 Nifedipine Extended release Tablets 60 mg Nifedipine 60 XL Arya 50/7.1/0503 -NA- 3 Blisters of 10 Tablets /Blister in inner carton 30
34 Oxytetracycline Capsules 250 mg DYNOXYTET X/20.1.1/319 -NA- 1 Securitainer

1 Securitainer

1 HDPE Bottle

1 PVC Bottle

1 PVC Bottle
20

100

500

500

1000
35 Dothiepin Hydrochloride Capsules 25 mg DOSULEPIN 25 BIOTECH Z/1.2/162 -NA- Amber Glass Container

securitainer

sealed aluminium bags

Blister

Amber Glass Container

securitainer

sealed aluminium bags

Blister
90

90

90

90

100

100

100

100
36 Dothiepin Hydrochloride Tablets 75 mg DOSULEPIN 75 BIOTECH Z/1.2/163 -NA- Amber Glass Container

securitainer

sealed aluminium bags

Blister

Amber Glass Container

securitainer

sealed aluminium bags

Blister

Amber Glass Container

securitainer

blister
28

28

28

28

30

30

30

30

500

500

500
37 Cefaclor Tablets 250 mg CEFACLOR 250 BIOTECH 31/20.1.1/0102 -NA- 1 white Plastic Bottle 100

500
38 Cefaclor Tablets 500 mg CEFACLOR 500 BIOTECH 31/20.1.1/0103 -NA- 1 white Plastic Bottle 100

250

500
39 Erythromycin Capsules 250 mg Erythromycin 250 Biotech L/20.1.1/92 -NA- 1 Plastic Bottle 20

100

200

500
40 Erythromycin Powder for Suspension 125 mg / 5ml (100 ml) Spectrasone S 125 L/20.1.1/93 100 ml 150ml round Amber Glass Bottle with PE cap in one inner carton 1
41 Flurbiprofen Tablets 50 mg ARYFLAM 50 mg 32/3.1/0008 -NA- 1 HDPE bottle

1 HDPE bottle

1 HDPE bottle

10 Blisters of 10 Tablets /Blister in inner carton
100

500

1000

100
42 Flurbiprofen Tablets 100 mg ARYFLAM 100 mg 32/3.1/0009 -NA- 1 HDPE bottle

1 HDPE bottle

1 HDPE bottle

10 Blisters of 10 Tablets /Blister in inner carton
100

500

1000

100
43 Amylmetacresol and 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol Lozenges (Blackcurrant) 0,6 mg 1,2 mg Zeptaloz Blackcurrant 57/16.4/0679.678 -NA- 1 Blister of 8 lozenges packed in an inner carton

2 Blisters of 12 lozenges/blister packed in an inner carton
8

24
44 Amylmetacresol and 2,4-
Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol Lozenges (Honey Lemon)
0,6 mg 1,2 mg Zeptaloz Honey Lemon 57/16.4/0681.680 -NA- 1 Blister of 8 lozenges packed in an inner carton

2 Blisters of 12 lozenges/blister packed in an inner carton
8

24
45 Amylmetacresol and 2,4-
Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol Lozenges (Lemon)
0,6 mg 1,2 mg Zeptaloz Lemon 57/16.4/0683.682 -NA- 1 Blister of 8 lozenges packed in an inner carton

2 Blisters of 12 lozenges/blister packed in an inner carton
8

24
46 Amylmetacresol and 2,4-
Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol Lozenges (Orange)
0,6 mg 1,2 mg Zeptaloz Orange 57/16.4/0685.684 -NA- 1 Blister of 8 lozenges packed in an inner carton 8
47 Amylmetacresol and 2,4-
Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol Lozenges (Orange)
0,6 mg 1,2 mg Zeptaloz Orange 57/16.4/0685.684 -NA- 2 Blisters of 12 lozenges/blister packed in an inner carton 24

Pain Management

Product Description Strength Fill Size Format Pack Size Rusan Code DIN Product Monograph Know More
RPC - Nalbuphine Injection 10 mg/ml 1 ml Ampoule 10 - -
RPC - Nalbuphine Injection 20 mg/ml 1 ml Ampoule 5 - -

Drug Dependence

Product Description Strength Fill Size Format Pack Size Rusan Code DIN Product Monograph Know More
RPC – Methadone Hydrochloride Oral Concentrate (Cherry Flavoured Solution) 10 mg/ml 1000 ml Syrup 1 HDPE Bottle -
RPC - Methadone Hydrochloride Oral Concentrate (Dye-Free, Sugar-Free, Unflavored Solution) 10 mg/ml 1000 ml Syrup 1 HDPE Bottle -
RPC – Buprenorphine/ Naloxone Sublingual Tablet 2/0.5 mg N/A Tablet Strip of 30 Tablets
RPC – Buprenorphine/ Naloxone Sublingual Tablet 8/2 mg N/A Tablet Strip of 30 Tablets - -

Alcohol Dependence

Product Description Strength Fill Size Format Pack Size Rusan Code DIN Product Monograph Know More
RPC – Naltrexone Tablet 50 mg N/A Tablet Strip of 30 Tablets - -

Tobacco Dependence

Generic Name Strength Formulation Remarks
Nicotine Transdermal Patch 21 mg / 24 hrs Patch Developed
Nicotine Transdermal Patch 14 mg / 24 hrs Patch Developed
Nicotine Transdermal Patch 7 mg / 24 hrs Patch Developed

Over The Counter (OTC)

Generic Name Strength Formulation Remarks
Psyllium Husk Sachets 3.5 g Sachets Registered
ANKLESHWAR (GUJARAT, INDIA)

Target Approval

PITHAMPUR (MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA)

Target Approval

KANDLA UNIT I (GUJARAT, INDIA)
Dosages Form

Tablets

Capsule

Powder in Sachet

Lyo Injectable (Vial / Bulk Powder)

Small Volume Parenteral - Vial

Small Volume Parenteral (Injectable) - Ampoule

Cream & Ointment

Beta-Lactam Capsule

Beta-Lactam Dry Syrup

Target Approval

DEHRADUN (UTTARAKHAND, INDIA)
Dosages Form

Tablet

Capsule

Oral Liquid - Solution / Suspension (30 ml to 1000 ml)

Transdermal Patch

Small Volume Parenteral (Injectable) - Vial

Small Volume Parenteral (Injectable) - Ampoule

Small Volume Parenteral (Injectable) - Prefilled Syringe

Target Approval

KANDLA UNIT II (GUJARAT, INDIA)
Dosages Form

Transdermal Patch

Oral Film

Target Approval

Navin Saxena Research & Technology Pvt. Ltd. (NSRT)

NSRT, an affiliate of Rusan pharma, is a state-of-the-art research centre in the Kandla Special Economic Zone (KASEZ; Gujarat, India). With a rich experience of more than 25 years, in pharmaceutical development & manufacturing, NSRT is capable of undertaking cutting-edge research. Our research team comprises of versatile and specialized pool of scientists in the field of computer aided drug design, development and manufacturing of API and novel drug delivery systems.


NSRT is capable of undertaking R&D projects for custom API synthesis and development of finished formulations and in partnership with Rusan Pharma, undertake commercial production for the African market.

Quantys Clinical Pvt Ltd. (QCPL)

QCPL is a 104 bed clinical research organization (CRO) with five independent clinics with collapsible partitions, enabling QCPL to conduct large, mixed population and multiple studies at the same time. QCPL's  trained & dedicated staff brings in considerable experience in conducting Pharmacokinetic (PK) and Clinical trial studies for various finished formulations.


QCPL's partnerships with Investigators, Institution, NGO’s, Hospitals and Clinics, enable it to recruit not just healthy volunteers but ‘Special Volunteer Groups’ to cater to the specific study requirements.


QCPL can provide PK and clinical trial study services to African Pharmaceutical companies looking to conduct such studies.

Product Pipeline

Innovation is the cornerstone of Rusan’s vision & mission. Our rich development portfolio focuses in the area of addiction treatment, pain management and Parkinson’s. To partner with Rusan on some of our novel & generic transdermal patch products connect with us: formulation.enquiry@rusanpharma.com

Indication Program / Regulatory Pathway Preclinical Phase-I Phase-II Phase-III Approval
Alcohol Use Disorder Antagonist Prodrug Sustained Release Injection (Monthly)
Phase-III
Opioid Use Disorder Partial Agonist Weekly & Monthly Sustained Release Injection
Phase-I
Pain Management Partial Agonist Monthly Sustained Release Injection
Phase-II

Generic Transdermal Patches & Oral Film

For exploring in-licensing opportunities for our transdermal patch portfolio for the African market, please Email us on: formulation.enquiry@rusanpharma.com

Generic Name Remarks
Nicotine Patch Under Development
Nicotine Oral Flim Under Development
Buprenorphine + Naloxone Sublingual Flim Under Development
Buprenorphine Patch Under Development
Fentanyl Patcht Under Development
Rivastigmine Patch Under Development
Rotigitine Patch Under Development
Lidocaine Patch Under Development

CAREERS

"Great Products are the brainchild and hard work of great people. Join a young, dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company where you have the opportunity to aim high, fulfil your potential, and achieve great things!"

ADR REPORTING

Adr Reporting

Please provide details of the Event(s) that occurred and Product(s) used, as descriptor of the Person who experienced the event and contact details of Reporter.
If you have a medical emergency, please contact your doctor or other health care provider, or emergency services. Please note that Rusan Pharma Africa Inc. is unable to provide medical advice.