Pharmaceuticals Division

Registered wholesale pharmacy in Mauritius

Pharmaceuticals

Reliable Pharmaceutical Supply for Private and Public Healthcare

The Pharmaceuticals Division of Ducray Lenoir supports healthcare providers across Mauritius through the importation, distribution, and supply of high-quality pharmaceutical products.

Working in compliance with national regulatory authorities and international pharmaceutical standards, the division ensures that hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and healthcare institutions have reliable access to essential medicines used in both routine and specialised medical care.

The division operates through two specialised departments:

  • Private Pharma Department
  • Public Pharma Department
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Each department focuses on specific healthcare channels while contributing to the same objective: ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient pharmaceutical supply to support patient care across the healthcare system.

Head of Department

The Private Pharma Department is led by Kevish Woodun, the Head Of Cluster – Pharma, OTC, Vet, who is responsible for supplying pharmaceutical products to private healthcare providers, pharmacies, and clinics.

The Public Pharma is led by Renga Cunthen, Pharmacist-In-Charge, who is responsible for managing the supply of essential medicines to public healthcare institutions and government bodies.

Supporting the Private Healthcare Sector

The Private Pharma Department manages the importation, distribution, and promotion of pharmaceutical products for the private healthcare sector in Mauritius.

The department collaborates with pharmacies, private clinics, and medical specialists, ensuring that healthcare professionals have access to reliable medicines supported by efficient logistics and distribution services.

As Mauritius relies heavily on imported medicines, Ducray Lenoir holds the necessary licences for the importation, wholesale, and distribution of pharmaceutical products, operating in full compliance with national regulatory authorities, including the Pharmacy Board and the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

Through its established logistics and delivery network, the department ensures timely supply of pharmaceutical products to healthcare providers across the island.

Supporting the Public Healthcare System

The Public Pharma Department focuses on the supply of pharmaceutical products to the public healthcare sector through participation in government procurement and tender processes.

With strong expertise in public sector procurement, the department manages complex tender procedures while assisting partners in meeting the regulatory and administrative requirements of the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

All operations are conducted in strict compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and follow internal policies related to ethics, transparency, and anti-corruption.

Private Pharma Department

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The Private Pharma Department distributes a range of pharmaceutical products widely used in private healthcare institutions.

The department supplies intravenous infusion solutions, including Normal Saline, used in hospitals and clinics for:

  • Treating dehydration
  • Restoring electrolyte balance
  • Enabling rapid administration of medication when oral treatment is not possible

These products play an essential role in emergency care and routine clinical treatments.

The department distributes antibiotics used for the treatment of various infections, including:

  • Anaerobic infections
  • Protozoal infections
  • Broad-spectrum bacterial infections

These medicines support healthcare professionals in managing a wide range of infectious diseases.

Ducray Lenoir is a leading supplier in Mauritius of IV PERF (Paracetamol infusion), widely used in hospitals and clinics for effective pain and fever management.

The product is broadly distributed to clinics and healthcare facilities, supporting safe and efficient patient care.

The department also imports and distributes a range of injectable pharmaceutical products used in both routine and critical care settings.

Examples include:

  • Cisatracurium – used for muscle relaxation during surgical procedures and mechanical ventilation
  • Scopolamine – used to manage nausea and motion-related symptoms
  • Magnesium Sulfate – used in the treatment of severe magnesium deficiency and certain obstetric complications
  • Ondansetron – an antiemetic used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting

These medicines are commonly used by healthcare specialists such as anaesthetists, physicians, gynaecologists, and surgeons.

The Private Pharma Department collaborates with a wide network of healthcare professionals across Mauritius, including:

  • Pharmacies
  • Private clinics
  • General practitioners
  • Physicians
  • Paediatricians
  • Gynaecologists
  • Neurologists
  • Anaesthetists
  • Orthopaedic specialists
  • Dentists

Through these partnerships, the department contributes to improving access to essential medicines in the private healthcare sector.

Public Pharma Department

Pharmaceutical Supply for Public Healthcare

Through collaboration with leading international pharmaceutical suppliers, the department ensures the reliable supply of medicines to public healthcare institutions, supporting:

  • Public hospitals
  • Government healthcare facilities
  • National healthcare programmes

By combining reliable sourcing, efficient logistics, and strong supplier partnerships, Ducray Lenoir contributes to strengthening the availability of high-quality medicines within the public healthcare system.

The Public Pharma Department is supported by a dedicated team of trained pharmacists with up-to-date scientific and regulatory knowledge.

Their expertise ensures that the medicines supplied meet the highest standards of:

  • Safety
  • Efficacy
  • Quality
  • Cost-effectiveness

This approach helps healthcare institutions maintain consistent pharmaceutical supply while meeting regulatory and clinical requirements.