Quality Chemicals Limited

Quality Chemicals Limited (QCL) is a pharmaceutical company based in Uganda. It is involved in the manufacture of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) and antimalarial drugs. The company was established in 1997 and has since grown to become a significant player in the pharmaceutical industry in Uganda and the East Africa region.

History[edit | edit source]

Quality Chemicals Limited was founded in 1997 by Emmanuel Katongole, a Ugandan entrepreneur. The company initially started as a pharmaceutical import business, importing generic drugs from manufacturers in India and China. In 2007, QCL partnered with Cipla, a leading Indian pharmaceutical company, to establish a manufacturing plant in Uganda. This was the first of its kind in the region and marked a significant milestone in the company's history.

Operations[edit | edit source]

Quality Chemicals Limited operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Luzira, a suburb of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. The facility is capable of producing over 6 million tablets of antiretroviral and antimalarial drugs per day. The company's products are distributed in Uganda and exported to other countries in the East Africa region.

Products[edit | edit source]

Quality Chemicals Limited manufactures a range of antiretroviral and antimalarial drugs. These include:

Efavirenz/Lamivudine/Tenofovir (ARV)
Artemether/Lumefantrine (Antimalarial)

Impact[edit | edit source]

The establishment of Quality Chemicals Limited has had a significant impact on the availability and affordability of essential drugs in Uganda and the East Africa region. By manufacturing these drugs locally, the company has reduced the reliance on imported drugs and has made these life-saving medications more accessible to the population.