Duopharma Biotech, Owen Mumford partner for medical devices distribution in Malaysia
The Malaysian pharmaceutical group, Duopharma Biotech, through its subsidiary Duopharma Marketing, has entered into an exclusive distributorship agreement with Owen Mumford (Malaysia), a subsidiary of the UK-based medical device company Owen Mumford, for the distribution of medical devices in Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. Under this agreement, Duopharma Biotech will distribute a range of diabetes care and eye care products, including the Unifine Pentips and Unifine Pentips Plus insulin pen needles, Unistik 3 and Unilet Excelite lancets, as well as the Autodrop eye drop guide, to both government and private healthcare facilities, as well as other patient care facilities and retail outlets. There is also potential for the expansion of the range of products distributed.
Owen Mumford, headquartered in the UK, is renowned for its pioneering medical design innovations that have revolutionized diabetes care, notably with the introduction of the first injector pen. The company boasts a wide-ranging product portfolio covering diabetes care, blood and patient specimen collection, point-of-care testing, neuropathy screening, ophthalmology care, and sexual healthcare.
Since its inception in 2015, Owen Mumford Malaysia has been dedicated to enhancing healthcare by engaging with patients and healthcare professionals, tailoring medical devices to meet their specific needs, and providing ongoing education to ensure the correct usage of devices for optimal healthcare outcomes. Initiatives such as including pen needles in complimentary bespoke starter kits at local government hospitals and providing vouchers to support patients in the B40 demographic underscore their commitment. With an investment of nearly RM100 million into manufacturing facilities, operations, and programs in Malaysia since 2015, Owen Mumford aims to continue serving as a leading provider of advanced medical solutions not only in Malaysia but also throughout the surrounding Asian region.
Duopharma Biotech, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, owns and operates three manufacturing plants in Klang, Bangi, and Glenmarie, Selangor. Additionally, the company has subsidiary companies in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore, with a representative office in Jakarta, Indonesia, under a subsidiary of Duopharma Biotech Berhad.
Category: MJN enews
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