Who makes propofol (major manufacturers by market share and brand ownership)?
Propofol is sold globally under multiple brand names, and who manufactures it can vary by country and by whether the product is an innovator brand, a generic, or a licensed “authorized” product. The main question for patients and hospitals is usually not “one company,” but which manufacturer supplies the specific propofol product in their region (brand, strength, and presentation).
To identify the current manufacturers available in a specific country, users typically need to check:
- the product label (manufacturer name and address),
- local drug registries / national formularies,
- and the specific brand/generic product packaging sold by local wholesalers.
Which companies are commonly associated with propofol in the US and Europe?
In many markets, propofol injectable products are made by a mix of large global pharma manufacturers and generic injectable specialists. Which company you see on a label depends on the product’s:
- marketing authorization holder,
- manufacturing site listed on the package insert,
- and whether it is branded vs generic.
If you tell me your country (or the brand name/strength you’re looking at), I can narrow down the manufacturer to the exact product you’ll encounter.
Why manufacturer names differ even when the drug is the same
Propofol is an established generic drug in most places, so supply commonly includes:
- branded products (historically marketed by larger firms),
- generics produced under multiple marketing authorizations,
- and distribution differences during shortages.
That means two pharmacies can both dispense “propofol,” but the manufacturer on the box may be different.
How to check the exact propofol manufacturer for the product you have
Look at the carton or vial label for:
- “Manufactured by” or “Distributed by,”
- the marketing authorization holder,
- and the manufacturing site listed in the package insert.
If you share what country you’re in and the brand/generic name (or upload the label text), I can help interpret who the manufacturer is.
Do you mean manufacturers for inhalation anesthesia vs IV sedation?
Propofol is an intravenous anesthetic/sedative. If you’re asking about “anesthesia manufacturers” broadly, clarify whether you mean:
- propofol specifically, or
- other induction agents (e.g., etomidate, ketamine, thiopental where available).
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If you share your country and the propofol brand name (for example, what’s printed on the vial/box), I’ll identify the manufacturer(s) for that specific product.