Exporting UK medicines to importers and hospitals across Africa
Vibace Pharma is a London-based pharmaceutical wholesaler and exporter. We source licensed medicines from authorised UK wholesalers and manufacturers and supply importers, distributors, hospitals and ministries of health in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Libya, South Africa and across the continent, with export documentation and cold-chain logistics handled for you.
Who we supply in Africa
Licensed and registered organisations only. We verify your licence or registration before we quote.
- National importers and distributors holding an import licence.
- Private hospital groups, clinics and pharmacy chains.
- Ministries of health and public procurement agencies, including tenders.
What we source
- UK-licensed branded and generic prescription medicines.
- Hospital and specialist lines, including cold chain.
- Hard-to-find and short-supply products.
- Tender and named-patient requirements on request.
Countries we supply in Africa
We welcome enquiries from licensed buyers in the countries below. Every order is assessed against the destination's import requirements and UK sanctions and export controls before we quote.
North Africa
| Country | Import authority |
|---|---|
| Egypt | Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) |
| Libya | Ministry of Health |
| Algeria | Ministry of Pharmaceutical Industry |
| Morocco | Moroccan Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AMMPS) |
| Tunisia | Ministry of Health |
West Africa
| Country | Import authority |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | NAFDAC |
| Ghana | Food and Drugs Authority (FDA Ghana) |
| Côte d'Ivoire | Autorité Ivoirienne de Régulation Pharmaceutique (AIRP) |
| Senegal | Agence de Réglementation Pharmaceutique (ARP) |
| Sierra Leone | Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone |
| Liberia | Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA) |
| The Gambia | Medicines Control Agency |
Central Africa
| Country | Import authority |
|---|---|
| Cameroon | Ministry of Public Health |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Autorité Congolaise de Réglementation Pharmaceutique (ACOREP) |
East Africa
| Country | Import authority |
|---|---|
| Kenya | Pharmacy and Poisons Board |
| Tanzania | Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA) |
| Uganda | National Drug Authority (NDA) |
| Rwanda | Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority |
| Ethiopia | Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) |
Southern Africa
| Country | Import authority |
|---|---|
| South Africa | SAHPRA |
| Zambia | Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) |
| Zimbabwe | Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) |
| Malawi | Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority (PMRA) |
| Mozambique | ANARME |
| Botswana | Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority (BoMRA) |
| Namibia | Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) |
| Angola | ARMED |
Some destinations, including Libya, carry UK sanctions measures; medicines exports are screened case by case. Authorities are listed for orientation only; the buyer remains responsible for import authorisation in their country. Not listed? Ask us; we assess every destination individually.
How an export order works
Enquiry
Send the products, quantities, destination and timing.
Verification
We confirm your licence or registration, screen the destination and qualify the route.
Quotation
Availability, pricing and lead times in writing, in your preferred currency where possible.
Delivery
Documentation, freight coordination and tracking through to receipt.
Documents that clear customs
- Commercial invoice and packing list, with batch numbers and expiry dates for every line.
- Certificates of analysis where issued by the manufacturer.
- Export and shipping documents coordinated with the freight forwarder to the destination's requirements.
- Temperature records for cold-chain consignments.
- Certificates of a Pharmaceutical Product (CPP) and registration documents are held by the marketing authorisation holder; we can coordinate requests where the holder supports them.
What to include in your enquiry
- Product names, strengths, dosage forms and pack sizes.
- Quantities and the delivery date you need.
- Destination country and delivery point.
- Your import licence or registration, or your hospital or ministry details.
- Whether the requirement is routine supply, a tender or a named-patient request.
Export questions
Anything not covered here, ask us directly. A named member of the team replies within two working days.
Which African countries do you export medicines to?
We welcome enquiries from licensed importers, distributors, hospitals and ministries of health across North, West, Central, East and Southern Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Libya, Ethiopia, Tanzania and South Africa. If your country is not listed on this page, ask us: every destination is assessed individually.
Can you supply medicines to Libya?
Yes. We welcome enquiries from licensed importers and hospitals in Libya. As with every destination, we complete sanctions screening and confirm the documentation required before we quote.
Do you respond to tenders and named-patient requests?
Yes, on request. Tell us the tender reference or the clinical requirement and we will confirm availability, lead time and documentation in writing.
Can you export temperature-controlled medicines to Africa?
Yes. Cold-chain products are shipped in validated packaging with temperature monitoring, and we plan the route and timing with you before dispatch.
Which currencies can you quote in?
We quote in your preferred currency where possible, and confirm pricing, lead times and delivery terms in a written quotation.
Is Vibace Pharma licensed?
Vibace Pharma Ltd is part of the Vibace group. Its wholesale distribution authorisation (WDA(H)) is being transferred from its sister company Haoma Pharma Ltd; both companies are owned by Vibace Holding Ltd. Licence details will be published once the MHRA transfer is complete.
Send us your requirement
Share the product list, quantities, destination and timing. We review every enquiry personally and come back with availability and the next step.