Pharmaceutical laboratories — Industry overview in the Canton of Vaud
Canton of Vaud is home to a total of 53 active companies in pharmaceuticals. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 60.6%, with 42 new companies registered, and 22 companies liquidated.
- 42 new companies
- 22 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Pharmaceutical laboratories — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Vaud
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Pharmaceutical laboratories in the Canton of Vaud.
Pharmaceutical laboratories — Industry size in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 42 companies in pharmaceuticals have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 20 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Pharmaceutical laboratories:
Canton of Basel City (87), Canton of Zurich (83), and Canton of Zug (81).
Companies in pharmaceuticals are the 114th largest group of companies in the Canton of Vaud.
- 42 new companies
- 53 active companies
- ** year to date
Pharmaceutical laboratories — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Vaud
Over the past 12 months, 3 companies in pharmaceuticals were incorporated. In that same period, 3 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in the Canton of Vaud.
- 3 new companies
- 3 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Pharmaceutical laboratories — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Vaud
The most common company size for Pharmaceutical laboratories in the Canton of Vaud is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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75% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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17% Small (10-49 emp.)
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4% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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4% Large (>249 emp.)
Pharmaceutical laboratories — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Vaud
Out of the 53 companies in pharmaceuticals, most are active in
Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations (47) and Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products (6).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Pharmaceutical laboratories
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations
47
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products
6
Companies in pharmaceuticals in the Canton of Vaud show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (55%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (30%) and "Sole proprietorship" (9%).
- Legal forms
- 55% Limited
- 30% Limited Liability Company
- 9% Sole proprietorship
- 6% Other
Pharmaceutical laboratories — Latest registrations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 0 companies in pharmaceuticals have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1066 Epalinges
16/12/2025
1072 Forel (Lavaux)
20/09/2024
1131 Tolochenaz
13/11/2023
1066 Epalinges
13/07/2023
Pharmaceutical laboratories — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 1 companies in pharmaceuticals have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1024 Ecublens VD
31/07/2026
1814 La Tour-de-Peilz
02/04/2025
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
12/06/2023
Pharmaceutical laboratories – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 2 companies in pharmaceuticals have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
28/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
17/07/2026
Change of capital
16/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
19/06/2026
Change of status
28/05/2026