Which companies manufacture chloroquine today?
Chloroquine is an older malaria drug, and the specific “manufacturer” depends on the country and the brand sold there. Companies that have historically produced chloroquine include large global generics firms and brand-name manufacturers, but current availability varies widely by market and by whether products are marketed as chloroquine base or chloroquine phosphate.
How to find the exact chloroquine manufacturer for a specific product
If you need the manufacturer for what you can buy or import, the most reliable places to check are:
- The drug label and outer packaging (look for the “Manufacturer” or “Manufactured by” field)
- The prescribing information or patient leaflet for the product sold in your country
- The product registration database used by your regulator (for example, the national medicines regulator or pharmacopeia listing)
This is often necessary because multiple manufacturers can produce equivalent chloroquine products under different brands in different regions.
Is chloroquine still manufactured at scale, or is it mostly limited/regulated now?
Production and supply can be inconsistent. In many countries, chloroquine availability has narrowed because newer antimalarials are preferred, and because regulatory scrutiny and demand have changed over time. That means the manufacturer you find today can differ from past years, even for the same brand name.
What to check if you’re buying chloroquine (quality and compliance)
Chloroquine is prescription medicine in many places and can be safety-critical if sourced improperly. When identifying manufacturers, also verify:
- That the product is approved/registered by your local regulator
- That the batch/lot number and expiry date match the documentation
- That the supplier is licensed where required
If you tell me your country (or brand name), I can narrow it down
“Chloroquine manufacturers” depends on the exact product. If you share either:
- your country (and whether you mean pharmacy supply or bulk/industrial import), or
- the brand name and strength (e.g., tablets in mg, chloroquine phosphate vs base),
I can help you identify the likely manufacturers listed for that specific product in your market.