ADEPA (ah-di-pah)
• Origin: Ghanaian Akan Word and Name
• Meaning: A Good thing
Adepa Pharmaceuticals Limited is a wholly Ghanaian owned company registered in Ghana in 1997, and was founded with a vision to supply and manufacture premium quality branded pharmaceutical products to Ghana and its neighbouring West African countries.
The company is headquartered in Accra, the capital city of Ghana. Since its founding, the company has developed a nationwide distribution network to support its wholesale and retailing activity and has demonstrated a steady annual increase in its revenue over the years. Even the adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic did not detract the company from this achievement.
The company expects to increase its turnover through further market penetration of its traditional products and expanding its range of products.
Adepa Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has established itself as a leading brand in the supply and distribution of OTC (over-the counter) such as antiseptics, cough and cold remedies, dermatological and haematinic treatments, anti-malarials, mosquito repellents and multivitamin products.
The company has acquired a million dollar (US$), 4-acre site in Tema’s free-zone enclave industrial area for the development of a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. The factory site is positioned to benefit from its proximity to the port of Tema for the supply of pharmaceuticals to the land- locked Sahelian countries in sub-Sahara Africa and the rest of the region.
A consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic was the company’s introduction of Gel-based sanitizer, WHO formula sanitizer, Chlorine-based disinfectant and 70% rubbing alcohol.
OUR MISSION
To provide premium quality and affordable health products to enable our customers feel better and live longer.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OPERATIONS
Adepa Pharmaceuticals has an ultra-modern head office building located on Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, in Adabraka, Accra.
The head office building provides capacity for management, sales and general administration staff of the wholesale and distribution business units and its planned manufacturing unit near Accra.
The company has a distribution presence in 12 out of 16 regions in Ghana, and is strategically positioned to reach the rest of the country.
To gain further insights in demand trends from its end-customer base, Adepa Pharmaceuticals operates retail shops in the affluent districts in Ghana, in Accra, the company operates its flagship retail shop in the Airport Residential Area, a premier residential neighborhood.
The company believes this provides a good pulse on market trends for the wholesale business.
Our Board of Directors
Mrs. Georgina Adepa Konadu Kusi
Board Member
Mrs. Romana Sarpong Omaboe
Board Member | Managing Director
Mr. Oko Nortei Omaboe
Board Member
Mr. Martyn Mensah
Board Member
Mrs. Mariam Kaleem A-Buahin
Board Member
Our Story
Adepa Pharmaceuticals Ltd. was born from a deeply personal journey rooted in love, loss, and a commitment to making a difference in the world of healthcare. The name "Adepa" holds special significance for us—it is the Akan name of our founder's mother, meaning "something good." This name also resonates with the Akan proverb, "Adepa na etow ne ho," which translates to "A good thing sells itself." These words encapsulate the essence of our mission: to offer only the best, trusted products to our customers.
Our founder's path to establishing Adepa Pharmaceuticals Ltd. began when she was just 13 years old. A heartbreaking event at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, where her newborn cousin passed away due to a malfunctioning plaster that failed to secure the baby’s breathing tube, left her feeling helpless. This tragedy ignited a passion within her to ensure that no one else would suffer from the lack of quality medical supplies. Determined to make a change, she pursued her education in Pharmacy in the USA, focusing on the supply of high-quality pharmaceutical products.
Years later, another personal experience further shaped her vision. Her beloved grandmother, who had been bedridden with a stroke, was nearing the end of her life. The elderly woman's only request was for Depend diapers, which provided her with comfort and protected her from bedsores. This simple, yet profound, need underscored the importance of reliable healthcare products. It was the catalyst that drove our founder to return to Ghana and establish her own pharmaceutical company.
In Ghana, the consequences of failed medical devices or substandard medicines can be devastating, leading to unnecessary suffering and loss of life. Adepa Pharmaceuticals Ltd. was founded to address this critical need, bridging the gap by providing premium-quality, affordable health products that help our customers feel better and live longer. Our story is one of resilience, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.
Our Corporate Social Responsibility
Adepa Pharmaceuticals is focused on the delivery of quality health, treatment and pharmaceuticals and it supports local charities and children in schools that promote healthy living. The company supports the Matthew 25 program by the Catholic Relief Services and provides assistance to the cause in the fight against HIV/AIDS with donations of retrovirals and drugs.
For nutritional care, Adepa Pharmaceuticals supports both Korle-Bu General and the Princess Marie Louise Childrenʼs Hospital in Accra with “ensure” and “pediasure” (Abbott Labs nutraceuticals) treatments. In the remote areas of Ghana, in the Afram Plains, which registers the greatest concentration of anaemia, the company works with Zonta Charity to provide haematinics to the community.
About Our Founder / CEO
The Founder/CEO of Adepa Pharmaceuticals is Mrs. Romana Omaboe. She has over 22 years experience in the pharmaceutical retail and warehousing industry. 6 years out of her experience was gained from the CVS Pharmacy chain, which operates more than 7,000 retail pharmaceutical outlets in the USA.
She managed a number of CVS pharmacies in the Washington DC-Virginia area before she returned to Ghana and founded the company. Mrs. Romana Omaboe holds a B.Sc. degree in Pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in Boston, USA and maintains her US practicing license for pharmacists.
Mrs Omaboe’s ambition is to employ and utilize the best human, infrastructure and technological resources to provide quality, cost-effective and efficient distribution services to both its suppliers and customers.
She is currently supported is by a capable management team and a total of 50 fulltime staff. The company is advised by a 5-member board of directors, who are all industry captains.
Mrs. Romana Sarpong Omaboe
Founder / CEO
