Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC inaugurates new active ingredient manufacturing plant

Thu, Nov 20, 2025 3:43 PM

Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC has inaugarated one of the largest active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) investments in its 112-year history in Budapest. The new HUF 30 billion plant, financed from the company’s own resources, will produce the active ingredient of a globally market-leading medicine, featuring numerous technological innovations. More

Egis Commits to Voluntary Price Cap

As a key player in the Hungarian pharmaceutical industry, Egis is voluntarily joining the initiative of the Ministry of National Economy aimed at curbing the price increases of Reparon Ointment 30g.

Jun. 12.

Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at BME Sign Cooperation Agreement

Following its successful collaboration with the Faculty of Chemical Technology and and Biotechnology at BME, Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC has now entered into a close professional partnership with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. The aim of the agreement is to support students’ practical training, enhance the development of competencies required in the labor market, nurture promising talent, and showcase the opportunities the pharmaceutical industry offers to young professionals with relevant technical qualifications.

Sep. 01.

Egis Invests Over HUF 14 Billion in Körmend Site Development

As part of its ongoing development program, Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC is investing over HUF 14 billion to expand its Körmend site. The project, supported by HUF 3.5 billion in government funding, will increase production capacities and modernise technological infrastructure, further strengthening the strategic importance of the facility.

Jul. 28.

Feb. 27.

Dr Csaba Pácz confirmed as Commercial Director of Egis Group

The selection process for the position of Egis Group’s Commercial Director has been closed. As a result, dr Csaba Pácz remains head of the Commercial Directorate.

Feb. 23.

Egis at the 12th Meeting of the Hungarian Pharmaceutical Students' Association

As covid has receded, the Hungarian Pharmaceutical Students' Association (HUPSA) organized its meeting after a two-year hiatus. Lasting a couple of days, the event focused on career paths and offered a lot of information for students - among others - about career opportunities at Egis.

Feb. 21.

Escape room and board game – some of the winners of Egis’ chemistry-focused competition

How do you make young teens (12-13 years old) who have just started learning chemistry interested in the subject? At this age, how can you make them see the opportunities chemistry can offer? Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC has announced a competition in search for ideas that can answer these questions.

Feb. 19.

Celebrating our company’s 110th anniversary

The predecessor of Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC, Dr Wander Pharmaceuticals and Nutriments Ltd. was registered on 19 February 1913.

Jan. 19.

Egis’ career guidance program collects the Grand Prize of the “Doing Good – CSR Award”

Our project #kémiamindenkinek (#chemistryforeveryone) came first in its category and won the Grand Prize of the PPH Media „Doing Good - CSR Award ”.

Dec. 13.

We took some happiness to the hospitals

The initiative to collect in-kind donations on the eve of Santa’s (Mikulás) day and to give them away in hospitals was launched by the „21 Women for Healthcare” Foundation. It has been one of the most successful events for years. Our company has joined the charitable action "Mosolyt a kórházaknak" ("Smile for the hospitals") for the fourth time thus we also wish to express our appreciation for all the work healthcare workers do.

Dec. 09.

Dr István Hodász, former CEO of Egis received the Golden Medal award of the Hungarian Chamber of Pharmacists

The accolade is awarded by the Board of the Chamber in recognition of an outstanding contribution and excellent work for the benefit of the Hungarian pharmaceutical industry.

Nov. 30.

Our colleagues joined a voluntary tree planting programme

A great number of our colleagues responded to the call

Nov. 28.

Egis launches a competition for teachers of chemistry

How could chemistry be made appealing to young teens? How can we make this complex science which requires both abstract way of thinking and practical approach, attractive?

Nov. 18.

Dr István Hodász receives the “Dr Orbán István recognition medallion”

Established by the Hungarian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers` Association (MAGYOSZ) in 2009, the Dr István Orbán medallion recognizes outstanding contribution to the development of the Hungarian pharma industry. The medallion was named after Dr István Orbán, the founder and former president of the Association. This year the medallion was presented to dr István Hodász, the previous CEO of our company.

Nov. 16.

The Colourful Chemistry career guidance platform offers new materials

Many students and teachers agree that theoretical knowledge is not enough: applying what has been learnt, or doing calculations is often not a piece of cake.