Hovid (company)
Malaysian healthcare and pharmaceutical company
Hovid Berhad (Chinese: 何人可有限公司; MYX: 7213) is a Malaysian health care provider and pharmaceutical company. It was founded in the early 1940s. The company's headquarters are located in Ipoh, the capital city of Perak state, Malaysia. It was formerly known as Ho Yan Hor Sdn Bhd (Chinese: 何人可私人有限公司).
Hovid manufactures primarily generic drugs such as antihistamines, antibiotics, tranquilizers, analgesics, antacids, and diuretics. It also manufactures dietary supplements. Hovid's products are Halal certified.
Hovid's research and development activities focus on special delivery systems, bio-availability and enhanced formulations. The company is increasing its efforts in developing pharmaceuticals with unique delivery systems.
Hovid Berhad was publicly listed on the second board of Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) on April 5, 2005 and was transferred to the main board on June 20, 2006.
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