The Company

      We bring innovation to Greece with high quality pharmaceutical products

      UNI-PHARMA belongs to the Tsetis Group of Pharmaceutical Companies and has been operating for more than half a century of life.

      UNI-PHARMA today is a large and dynamic pharmaceutical industry that researches, develops, produces and distributes pharmaceutical products, food supplements and medical devices of innovative technology for drug delivery of the highest quality, effectiveness and safety.

      It holds the first place in sales (pieces) among the purely Greek companies of the Greek pharmaceutical market and does not stop. It continues to grow its portfolio and the markets where it operates daily. UNI-PHARMA’ s main objective is to achieve its introduction into new markets by producing innovative products and to ensure long-term growth exclusively by its own funds.

      At UNI-PHARMA, every move is aimed…

      • …to be the first choice of doctors and pharmacists with innovative and value-added products.

      • …to enter the homes of thousands of families on a daily basis and contribute to their health and quality of life.

      • …to stand by its employees with pride and humaneness.

      • …to boost its (work)force with young capable scientists by giving them opportunities to come forth in their country.

      • …to contribute to the economic development of Greece through transparent management, consistency and discipline in laws and rules.

      • …to open up to new markets that meet the conditions for accepting the range of UNI-PHARMA products.

      • …to remain as one of the most successful examples of the business history of this country.

      • Our vision

      UNI-PHARMA has a vision: to serve health with passion, creativity and ethics, being the leader in an ever-changing pharmaceutical market and by providing quality, innovative, safe and effective products to everyone.

      Our vision is to improve people’s lives

      That is why the company is a dynamic investor in modern production units and advanced technologies, in proactive people with high qualifications and ethics, in organizational systems that guarantee responsibility and participation, in partners and academic institutions, always with consistency and dedication to the values that distinguish its team.

      Because, for UNI-PHARMA, human life is the absolute priority.

      • Kleon Tsetis Foundation
      • Our values

      Each activity is based on the corporate values of UNI-PHARMA. They are the ones that keep the vision of UNI-PHARMA alive, both on an organizational and personal level.

      Our values are our guiding compass

      All activities are based on its corporate values. They are the ones that help keep the vision of UNI-PHARMA alive, both on an organizational and personal level.

      The initials of the corporate values create the word “TELEIA” (means ‘perfect’ in Greek), so that every member of the team can always remember them. That is the reason they remain unchanged over time, constituting the foundation of the company’s success.

      • T for Teamwork

        Everyone always works together as a team to achieve more in a collaborative and supportive work environment.

      • E for Ethos – Ethics

        Everyone's priority is to secure high ethical standards. That is why every activity is guided by the rules of transparency, ethics, and meritocracy, at all levels.

      • L for Learning

        Every day is an opportunity for everyone to learn more and evolve by embracing the challenges of the times, thus investing in human resources.

      • E for Excellence

        Excellence is a key pursuit, both at individual and corporate level, and a standing out point for UNI-PHARMA. The company moves forward energetically, encouraging its people to nurture high standards.

      • I for Innovation

        UNI-PHARMA creates innovative products that meet modern needs. It invests in modern technologies and research, aiming to make innovative, signature products.

      • A for Accountability

        Always with responsibility, the company considers the social dimension of each action and protects the environment, best responding to the challenges of our times for sustainable development.

      • Our history

      Since 1963, UNI-PHARMA has been creating value in the pharmaceutical industry. And it has a worth hearing story. Discover the most important milestones in its course:

      A history of innovation in the search for medicines
      1963
      2022

      1963

      The dynamic start of UNI-PHARMA

      UNI-PHARMA begins shortly after the middle of the 20th century. It was founded 59+ years ago by pharmacist Kleon Tsetis. His vision was to strengthen the presence of Greek companies in the pharmaceutical industry, through the development, production and distribution of innovative medicines. Already in the first year, it stood out by becoming the first company worldwide to introduce phenobarbital as an oral solution, LUMIDROPS®, as well as a combination of phenobarbital and homatropine NOVALUMINE® (sedative and spasmolytic).

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        UNI-PHARMA begins shortly after the middle of the 20th century. It was founded 59+ years ago by pharmacist Kleon Tsetis. His vision was to strengthen the presence of Greek companies in the pharmaceutical industry, through the development, production and distribution of innovative medicines. Already in the first year, it stood out by becoming the first company worldwide to introduce phenobarbital as an oral solution, LUMIDROPS®, as well as a combination of phenobarbital and homatropine NOVALUMINE® (sedative and spasmolytic).

      The dynamic start of UNI-PHARMA

      1977

      SALOSPIR® comes to Greece

      UNI-PHARMA brings SALOSPIR, the first acetylsalicylic acid product launched in Europe in the form of enteric-coated tablets, in 80 – 1,000® mg doses.

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        UNI-PHARMA brings SALOSPIR, the first acetylsalicylic acid product launched in Europe in the form of enteric-coated tablets, in 80 – 1,000® mg doses.

      SALOSPIR® comes to Greece

      1990

      T4® brings expertise in thyroid gland diseases’ treatment

      T4®, a product for the treatment of thyroid gland diseases, is a specialized product available in 13 different strengths in individualized dosage regimens.

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        T4®, a product for the treatment of thyroid gland diseases, is a specialized product available in 13 different strengths in individualized dosage regimens.

      T4® brings expertise in thyroid gland diseases’ treatment

      1992

      APOTEL® changed the way paracetamol is administered

      APOTEL®, introduced to the market in 1992, was the world’s first injectable formulation of paracetamol, based on a method of paracetamol solubilization, developed by UNI-PHARMA.

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        APOTEL®, introduced to the market in 1992, was the world’s first injectable formulation of paracetamol, based on a method of paracetamol solubilization, developed by UNI-PHARMA.

      APOTEL® changed the way paracetamol is administered

      1998

      UNI-PHARMA acquires the European Patent

      In 1998 UNI-PHARMA obtained the European Patent for injectable paracetamol solutions and paracetamol in combination with other active substances.

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        In 1998 UNI-PHARMA obtained the European Patent for injectable paracetamol solutions and paracetamol in combination with other active substances.

      UNI-PHARMA acquires the European Patent

      2012

      The construction of the bioclimatic, state of the art factory of UNI-PHARMA begins

      During the biggest economic recession that Greece has experienced post-war, the company’s management, headed by Mrs. Ioulia and Mrs. Eirini Tseti, begins the ambitious plan for the creation of its new bioclimatic plant in Kato Kifissia.

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        During the biggest economic recession that Greece has experienced post-war, the company’s management, headed by Mrs. Ioulia and Mrs. Eirini Tseti, begins the ambitious plan for the creation of its new bioclimatic plant in Kato Kifissia.

      2015

      The vision of UNI-PHARMA 2 takes shape…

      The necessary validation works are completed, so as to put basic production lines into operation. The new facilities are a model of bioclimatic implementation, designed to taking full advantage of the climatic conditions for their operation while reducing any energy-consuming process, in full harmony with the natural environment.

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        The necessary validation works are completed, so as to put basic production lines into operation. The new facilities are a model of bioclimatic implementation, designed to taking full advantage of the climatic conditions for their operation while reducing any energy-consuming process, in full harmony with the natural environment.

      2018

      The challenge of SEV (Hellenic Federation of Enterprises)

      The election of the CEO of OFET (Tseti Group of Pharmaceutical Companies), Mrs. Ioulia Tseti to the General Council of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises is expected to unfold in accordance with her firm belief that we can and must keep the bright minds in our country – after the bleeding of the brain drain and with a view to building a new Greece with strong characteristics of growth and extroversion, based on healthy businesses!

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        The election of the CEO of OFET (Tseti Group of Pharmaceutical Companies), Mrs. Ioulia Tseti to the General Council of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises is expected to unfold in accordance with her firm belief that we can and must keep the bright minds in our country – after the bleeding of the brain drain and with a view to building a new Greece with strong characteristics of growth and extroversion, based on healthy businesses!

      2019

      December – Renovation of the historic UNI-PHARMA factory

      The renovation – maintenance of the first historic UNI-PHARMA factory in Kifissia is completed.

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        The renovation – maintenance of the first historic UNI-PHARMA factory in Kifissia is completed.

      2019

      July – Honorary Award

      Honorary Award to Mrs. Ioulia and Mrs. Eirini Tseti for their overall contribution to the pharmaceutical industry, health and business from BEST IN PHARMACY 2019.

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        Honorary Award to Mrs. Ioulia and Mrs. Eirini Tseti for their overall contribution to the pharmaceutical industry, health and business from BEST IN PHARMACY 2019.

      2019

      March – Most Powerful Women

      In March 2019, Mrs. Ioulia Tseti was included in the list of the 30 Most Powerful Women in Greece 2019 of Fortune Hellas magazine.

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        In March 2019, Mrs. Ioulia Tseti was included in the list of the 30 Most Powerful Women in Greece 2019 of Fortune Hellas magazine.

      2020

      January – February – Ioulia Tseti, at the helm of UN Global Compact Network Hellas

      Tseti Group of Pharmaceutical Companies CEO, Mrs. Ioulia Tseti, achieved an important distinction – overall for our country and the field of sustainable development –, as she was elected President of the first Board of Directors of Global Compact Hellas, which is the Local Network of the UN Global Compact.

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        Tseti Group of Pharmaceutical Companies CEO, Mrs. Ioulia Tseti, achieved an important distinction – overall for our country and the field of sustainable development –, as she was elected President of the first Board of Directors of Global Compact Hellas, which is the Local Network of the UN Global Compact.

      2020

      December – Uni-pharma among the 25 Most Sustainable Companies in Greece

      Since December 7, 2020, Tsetis Group of Pharmaceutical Companies has been in the leading group of The Most Sustainable Companies in Greece 2020, the 25 companies with the greatest sustainable growth. This is a technical evaluation, carried out by the executives of the Quality Net Foundation Network that makes the Most Sustainable Companies title for the OFET industries, Uni-pharma and InterMed, particularly important.

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        Since December 7, 2020, Tsetis Group of Pharmaceutical Companies has been in the leading group of The Most Sustainable Companies in Greece 2020, the 25 companies with the greatest sustainable growth. This is a technical evaluation, carried out by the executives of the Quality Net Foundation Network that makes the Most Sustainable Companies title for the OFET industries, Uni-pharma and InterMed, particularly important.

      2020

      March – April: The big donations due to the pandemic – COVID-19

      In the most serious public health crisis the planet has known, Mrs. Ioulia Tseti donates to the Greek and Cypriot health system Unikinon – with chloroquine as an active ingredient, to help patients hospitalized with SARS CoV-2. The production of the drug began almost immediately at the UNI-PHARMA facilities in Kato Kifissia. In the first pandemic wave, chloroquine was cited as a possible successful treatment to tackle the pandemic. Donations amounted to EUR 24 million free Unikinon doses for the (Hellenic) National Health System and 60,000 doses for the Cypriot health system.

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        In the most serious public health crisis the planet has known, Mrs. Ioulia Tseti donates to the Greek and Cypriot health system Unikinon – with chloroquine as an active ingredient, to help patients hospitalized with SARS CoV-2. The production of the drug began almost immediately at the UNI-PHARMA facilities in Kato Kifissia. In the first pandemic wave, chloroquine was cited as a possible successful treatment to tackle the pandemic. Donations amounted to EUR 24 million free Unikinon doses for the (Hellenic) National Health System and 60,000 doses for the Cypriot health system.

      2020

      February – Growth Award: Uni-pharma among the 18 best companies in Greece

      Uni-pharma was among the 18 best companies in the country out of a total of 8,000 at the Growth Awards competition, which took place on the evening of Monday, February 17, 2020 at the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron). The Awards, which best highlight healthy entrepreneurship, innovation and excellence in a challenging environment are organized by Grant Thornton and Eurobank.

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        Uni-pharma was among the 18 best companies in the country out of a total of 8,000 at the Growth Awards competition, which took place on the evening of Monday, February 17, 2020 at the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron). The Awards, which best highlight healthy entrepreneurship, innovation and excellence in a challenging environment are organized by Grant Thornton and Eurobank.

      2020

      February – Gold Award

      To UNI-PHARMA’s Repel products, following a vote by iatronet, at the 11th Health Expo Athens.

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        To UNI-PHARMA’s Repel products, following a vote by iatronet, at the 11th Health Expo Athens.

      2020

      January – ACCI Award

      Environment and Green Development Award of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry to UNI-PHARMA.

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        Environment and Green Development Award of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry to UNI-PHARMA.

      2021

      September – Who is Who award

      Honorary international distinction to Ioulia Tseti from the WHO IS WHO INTERNATIONAL AWARD.

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        Honorary international distinction to Ioulia Tseti from the WHO IS WHO INTERNATIONAL AWARD.

      2021

      September – Large donation of the “KLEON TSETIS” Foundation of an amphitheater at the NKUA School of Pharmacy

      On September 27, 2021, Julia Tseti, via the Kleon Tsetis NPO Foundation, made a large donation of an interactive, 100 seats amphitheater to the School of Pharmacy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, amounting to 120,000 euros. The donation symbolically coincides with the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution.

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        On September 27, 2021, Julia Tseti, via the Kleon Tsetis NPO Foundation, made a large donation of an interactive, 100 seats amphitheater to the School of Pharmacy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, amounting to 120,000 euros. The donation symbolically coincides with the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution.

      2021

      July – DIAMONDS & PROTAGONISTS OF THE GREEK ECONOMY

      Distinctions to Uni-pharma InterMed and to Tsetis Group of Pharmaceutical Companies in general, but also personally to the President and CEO of the Group Ioulia Tseti, at the institutions DIAMONDS OF THE GREEK ECONOMY PROTAGONISTS OF THE GREEK ECONOMY.

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        Distinctions to Uni-pharma InterMed and to Tsetis Group of Pharmaceutical Companies in general, but also personally to the President and CEO of the Group Ioulia Tseti, at the institutions DIAMONDS OF THE GREEK ECONOMY PROTAGONISTS OF THE GREEK ECONOMY.

      2022

      June 2022 – The President & CEO of OFET Ioulia Tseti, Honorary Doctor of the Department of Pharmacy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

      This is the highest acclaim of the academic community towards Mrs. Ioulia Tseti, honoring her multiannual research work, but also her ceaseless and tireless actions in aid of the society, the younger generation, and the environment. The investiture ceremony took place in the presence of the Rector’s Authorities, His Eminence the Metropolitan of Arta, professors and students, executives of the Tsetis Group, representatives of the business world and the press.

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        This is the highest acclaim of the academic community towards Mrs. Ioulia Tseti, honoring her multiannual research work, but also her ceaseless and tireless actions in aid of the society, the younger generation, and the environment. The investiture ceremony took place in the presence of the Rector’s Authorities, His Eminence the Metropolitan of Arta, professors and students, executives of the Tsetis Group, representatives of the business world and the press.

      2022

      June – ACCI Business Awards: By the Prime Minister

      UNI-PHARMA was distinguished with the ACCI's top business award for Corporate Social Responsibility on Thursday, June 9, 2022, during the Business Awards of the Chamber, at the Peristyle of Zappeion Megaron. The President and CEO of the Tseti Group of Pharmaceutical Companies, Mrs. Ioulia Tseti, as well as the CFO of the Group, Mrs. Eirini Tseti, received the award from the Prime Minister Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis himself, in the presence of the President of the ACCI, Mr. Yiannis Bratakos.

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        UNI-PHARMA was distinguished with the ACCI's top business award for Corporate Social Responsibility on Thursday, June 9, 2022, during the Business Awards of the Chamber, at the Peristyle of Zappeion Megaron. The President and CEO of the Tseti Group of Pharmaceutical Companies, Mrs. Ioulia Tseti, as well as the CFO of the Group, Mrs. Eirini Tseti, received the award from the Prime Minister Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis himself, in the presence of the President of the ACCI, Mr. Yiannis Bratakos.

      2022

      February – Cooperation with UNHCR

      Working with UNHCR and UNHCR Representative in Greece, Ms. Maria Clara Martin, to activate targeted actions for refugees. The aim is for these vulnerable groups to be able to integrate into both society and the labor market.

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        Working with UNHCR and UNHCR Representative in Greece, Ms. Maria Clara Martin, to activate targeted actions for refugees. The aim is for these vulnerable groups to be able to integrate into both society and the labor market.

      Facilities & Technology
      Εγκαταστάσεις & Τεχνολογία

      The current production facilities of UNI-PHARMA are part of the largest investment made in recent years in the pharmaceutical industry in Greece.

      New facilities, new Research, Development and Innovation capabilities

      The headquarters of UNI-PHARMA are in Kato Kifissia, in new facilities which operate in accordance with modern international standards, utilizing cutting-edge technologies that create the conditions for research, development and innovation.

      The current production facilities of UNI-PHARMA are part of the largest investment made in recent years in the pharmaceutical industry in Greece. They were completed in 2015, after an extension of the older ones and in full harmony with the environment. They are a model of bioclimatic implementation, since they take full advantage of the climatic conditions for their operation, while at the same time great effort is made to reduce any energy-consuming process.

      They are equipped with the latest technology, production, packaging and quality control systems, while all processes are monitored and controlled by new, innovative and modern electronic systems (BMS).

      Now the total area of our production plants reaches 14,000 m2, 12,400 m2 of which are production and packaging areas. The company’s final products are stored in a independent space of 11,000 m2, from which they are shipped to the markets.

      The production capacity of the new facilities amounts to 2 billion tablets and 50 million units of injectables per year. In specific, here are produced and packaged:

      Solids: various forms of tablets (plain, coated, controlled-release), capsules, granules in sachets as well as products requiring low humidity areas (effervescent tablets and granules, as well as soluble granules and powders in sachets and vials).

      Semi-solids: creams, ointments, gels, and suppositories.

      Liquids: oral solutions (syrups, elixirs and suspensions in vials, solutions in drops and in single-dose vials) and liquids for external use.

      Injectable: injectable products, either by sterile filtration or by terminal sterilization.

      • Quality Assurance System

      The principle of UNI-PHARMA is that “one cannot ensure health without first ensuring the quality of (one’s) products”.

      Investing in Quality and Safety

      The principle of UNI-PHARMA is based on the philosophy, “one cannot ensure health if one does not first ensure the quality of products”. This is why high quality and safety of medicines is not just a priority. It is the responsibility of each member of the UNI-PHARMA team.

      This is the reason UNI-PHARMA invests dynamically in modern production units and advanced technologies, in proactive people with high qualifications and a sense of responsibility, in organizational systems that assure responsibility and participation, in partners and academic institutions that share the same values.

      More specifically, it follows the most efficient and effective quality control procedures. It fully complies with regulatory requirements and internationally recognized good practices, while all production stages are implemented according to a quality management system, certified by ISO9001:2008 and GMP, which provides, among others:
      • Standard and validated production processes.
      • Intensive quality controls at all stages of the production process.
      • Recording, analyzing and managing any complaints and deviations from the required quality standards.

      Quality assurance is a collective responsibility of all UNI-PHARMA workforce and is attained by the collective effort of employees from all departments, safeguarding the quality, safety and effectiveness of products. See the Quality Policy of UNI-PHARMA here.