What We Do
OTIS Interpharma is a health care company involved in the
importation, exportation, distribution and marketing of a
multitude of health related products and services; ranging in everything
from life saving drugs like ARVs,
to life style products for weight loss, to diagnostic equipment used in
monitoring oxygen levels in blood. Over the years OTIS Interpharma has
grown its business into eight different
segments, with each being equally important to the company.
We currently represent over 40 international pharmaceutical and
medical supply companies, many of which are
blue-chip multinational manufacturers. Our product portfolio
consists of over 900 items and continues to grow
as we strive to meet
our customers' diverse needs.
Our distribution network covers the whole of West Africa region. OTIS
Interpharma works with a wide range of customers, serving research
institutions and NGOs,
hospitals and government organisations, large wholesalers and retailers,
and animal health care businesses.
With such a wide geographical reach and range of quality products,
OTIS Interpharma has established itself as one of the
leading medicines and medical supplies distributors in West Africa.
Because of this we are recognised as a key component in the delivery of
quality health care systems to Africans. Ultimately, our aim is to
improve upon the health and well-being of the people of Benin through
the accessibility, availability and affordability of our products.
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Our History
OTIS Interpharma was founded in Benin in 1996 by three founding
shareholders on the behest a few manufacturers who were unhappy with the
quality of distribution companies in Benin and the entire West Africa at
the time. Since its creation the company has grown significantly. When
we first started the company, there were only ten employees. Today, OTIS
Interpharma employs over 93 people. Our warehousing space has grown from
200 sq metres to 1,350 sq metres.
In 2003 OTIS Interpharma expanded its operations into Mali, setting
up an office in Bamako. Establishing our operations in Mali was the
first step in our Regional Expansion Programme. We eventually envisage
an West African presence applying a consistent business model with
similar product and service offerings in every market where we operate.
Our appreciation and thanks goes out to our employees that have made
OTIS Interpharma what it is today, to our suppliers and to our
customers, patients and users of the products and services we avail. We
look forward to the continued development of our products and services
in order to better build the health of the nation.
Mission Statement
"To be chosen by customers as the leading provider of
relevant, affordable and accessible quality health care products and
added-value services"
OTIS Interpharma 's mission is clear, and ever since the company's
inception we have done everything in our power to advance it. In support
of this we have developed a list of 7
objectives that acts as a foundation and guides our way of doing
business.
Objectives
- To strive for continual leadership in the sales and marketing of
quality pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, surgical and consumer products
and added-value services
- To maximise our overall efficiency in supply chain management
and minimise operational costs to provide products and services at
the most affordable prices
- To better meet customers' demands by widening
our portfolio with relevant products
- To retain and grow a satisfied customer base
- To develop, groom and grow a cohesive motivated team
- To provide a stimulating and conducive work environment
- To uphold high standards of ethics and integrity in our business
