History

Eurapharma forges a strong network of companies.


Since the creation of our first company in Dakar, Senegal, in 1949, Eurapharma has forged a strong network of companies across Africa and in Madagascar, Denmark, India and the French overseas territories.


1949

Opening of the first wholesale-resale company in Dakar, Senegal


1968

Creation of Continental Pharmaceutique, central purchasing platform in Rouen, France


1975

Creation of the Eurapharma holding company


1996

Acquisition of Eurapharma by the CFAO group


1999

Start-up of distribution agent business in English-speaking countries


2000

Creation of E.P.DIS, the pre-wholesale business, in Rouen, France


2006

Start-up of the pre-wholesale business in Algeria


2007

Start-up of the distribution agent business in Angola


2008

Start-up of the consignment business in Reunion and French Antilles


2011

Creation of Eurapharma Healthcare Services and start-up of production business (Propharmal)


2012

Acquisition of Missionpharma


Key Figures

2012 Revenue by geographic area

  • French-speaking Sub-Saharan Africa:
    39 %
  • English- and Portuguese-speaking Sub-Saharan Africa:
    7 %
  • Maghreb:
    7 %
  • French Overseas Territories:
    35 %
  • France (export) + Denmark (Missionpharma)
    12 %