Legacy: Our Journey, Our Foundation
It began with a question: what if we could do things differently? What if access to quality medicine was not a privilege but a promise? With just one product line and a team of dreamers, we set out to change how healthcare reached people.
Built out of Passion, Sustained by Purpose
Over time, those early convictions became our compass. Through challenges, growth, and milestones, one thing remained constant. Our belief in better. And as we look back on 35 years, we do not see an ending. We see the foundation of everything still to come.








Excellence Starts Here
eQMS, Advanced Laboratories & Advanced Manufacturing
Excellence starts with trust in people. Developing people through structured training programs. Developing leaders who go on to do amazing things here to ensure excellence in everything we do!
We believe quality starts with trust — trust in our purpose and in the systems we rely on. That is why we have implemented a globally recognized Quality Management System. It brings structure, traceability, and accountability to every part of our operations. From formulation to packaging, each step is handled with care and intention.
Gas chromatography in action
Safety Isn’t Optional. It’s Built In.
At Biodeal Laboratories Ltd, safety is a responsibility we carry with intention. Every product must meet the highest standards to protect the people who rely on it. The process is clear and controlled. From material intake to formulation, safety is built into each step,backed by technology, guided by expertise, and upheld by purpose.
Real solutions that improve health, restore confidence, and make care easier
When Medicine Meets Meaning
At Biodeal , efficacy means more than results in a lab. It means creating solutions that truly work for the people and animals they’re made for. Every product begins with a question: how can we solve this better? From families to farms, every product is designed to deliver more than just treatment. It’s about making health simpler, safer, and truly effective.
What Excellence Looks Like
Excellence is present in everyday moments:A child feeling better. A farmer keeping their animals healthy. A treatment that brings relief and comfort.
This is the work we do. This is what 35 years of Biodeal represent.







In 2023, the pharmaceutical industry was shaken by the Gambia tragedy. It was a devastating reminder of the responsibility we carry. For us at Biodeal, it wasn’t just news. It was a call to act.
We immediately invested in and installed Gas Chromatography systems in our labs. This allows us to detect and eliminate dangerous contaminants like Diethylene Glycol (DG) and Ethylene Glycol (EG) in all raw materials. Today, every API used in our products is DG- and EG-free. Each one is verified on-site before it enters production. We don’t rely solely on external standards. We set our own, higher ones
Our laboratory isn’t just expanding in space. It’s evolving in capability. With each new machine and technology added, we improve how we analyze, refine, and deliver. This growth isn’t about keeping up with industry change. It’s about staying ahead of it. Whether it's refining a formulation or accelerating time-to-market, our upgrades are driven by one thing: better outcomes for real people.
Every Biodeal product starts with a question: how can we solve this better?
Wormbit, our Albendazole formulation, was developed not just to meet market demand but to match the distribution and absorption profile of the innovator molecule. It’s effective, reliable, and designed for a niche treatment space that often goes underserved.
In infant care, Tonoferon Drops offer a rare innovation. As an iron supplement in drop form, they’re designed for anaemic babies and help improve iron levels while increasing appetite. It’s a gentle formulation that fills a significant gap for caregivers seeking both safety and ease of use.
Tricohist, one of our longest-running products, has stood the test of time for over 35 years. Known for its instant relief, it remains a staple in allergy care, trusted by generations of patients and doctors.
Skin health gets a real-world boost with Dermol, a formulation whose impact is reflected in actual case studies. It’s not just clinically effective. It’s practically proven.
When we launched Mycodeal, we did so to simplify the treatment of fungal infections. By shifting from ointments and talc to an easy-to-use spray, we brought effectiveness and convenience together in a single solution. Disowax followed a similar path, offering a highly efficient ear wax remover that addressed a common yet underserved concern.
Our approach to veterinary products mirrors the care we bring to human medicine. It’s practical, thoughtful, and made for real-life use.
Popvet Total was designed with flexibility in mind. Each tablet is breakable into quarters, making it easy to dose for dogs as small as 2.5 kg or as large as 50 kg. From puppies to senior dogs, and even for pregnant and lactating mothers, it offers wide-spectrum protection and is safe across life stages. With just one treatment every three months, it’s built for both effectiveness and ease.
For farmers, Biotrim Vet became more than just a medication. It became a cost-saving solution. A combination of anti-bacterial and anti-coccidiosis treatment, it works in just three days, compared to the standard seven-day treatments required by others. Packaged in foil sachets to maintain potency, it’s a product that respects both the science and the economics of farming.
Then there’s Abezole, the first in-market dewormer for animals that comes in a bottled, single-dose format. By simplifying the dosing process, we’ve made treatment safer, cleaner, and more accurate for veterinary professionals and animal owners.
What began in Kenya has grown into something larger. Today, Biodeal products are distributed across Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda, reaching new communities every day. This expansion reflects not just operational growth but trust, earned through consistency, compassion, and proven results.
Whether it's a paediatric clinic in Nairobi or a veterinary center in Kampala, our medicines are making a difference where they’re needed most.
Our work hasn’t gone unnoticed. Biodeal Laboratories Ltd was honored as one of Kenya’s Top 3 SMEs for three consecutive years: 2011, 2012, and 2013. These awards weren’t about size or marketing. They were about real-world impact, trusted delivery, and measurable outcomes in public health.
At Biodeal, we believe that excellence doesn’t live in awards, machinery, or slogans. It lives in the comfort of a child whose fever breaks. In the ease of a farmer who can afford to treat their flock. In the dignity restored by a simple skin remedy.
This is the kind of excellence we strive for. Not just technical, but human. Not just measurable, but meaningful. And it shows up in every formulation, every innovation, and every life we touch.
Bob King
Founder
Maxwell King
Co-Founder
Andrew Johnson
Managing Director
The Impact
Medicine That Reaches. Programs That Matter.
Our impact goes beyond the pill. Over 35 years, we’ve brought affordable treatment to over 40 million lives, supported over 600 rural clinics, and partnered with 12 health ministries to improve access to care in undeserved regions.
Whether responding to emergencies, supporting maternal health, or enabling chronic disease management, our work is rooted in the belief that health is a human right.
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Patients served
The Impact
Medicine That Reaches. Programs That Matter.
Our impact goes beyond the pill. Over 35 years, we’ve brought affordable treatment to over 40 million lives, supported over 600 rural clinics, and partnered with 12 health ministries to improve access to care in undeserved regions.
Whether responding to emergencies, supporting maternal health, or enabling chronic disease management, our work is rooted in the belief that health is a human right.
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Impact on Employees: Growth, leadership, and opportunity begin at home
Building from Within
At Biodeal, our greatest strength is our people. With over 200 employees, we believe in creating an environment where individuals grow into leaders and contributors.
In 2022, we took part in the Dual Vocational Training Programme led by GIZ and USIU-Africa. This initiative blends academic learning with practical industry experience. We played an active role by helping shape the curriculum, mentoring students, and evaluating their progress.
Seven students joined us through the program. One of them now works full-time as a Process Specialist. Others continue to develop within the organization. We also sponsored one of our own employees to participate and supported team members who went on to earn recognition for their achievements.
Inside Biodeal, we invest in leadership development through structured programs. Ready 4 Work helps team leads build skills in self-awareness and people management. Leading 4 Excellence, guided by our senior leadership, focuses on business thinking and strategic growth. Many of our current leaders have come through these pathways and continue to grow with the company.
At Biodeal, our greatest strength is our people. With over 200 employees, we believe in creating an environment where individuals grow into leaders and contributors.
In 2022, we took part in the Dual Vocational Training Programme led by GIZ and USIU-Africa. This initiative blends academic learning with practical industry experience. We played an active role by helping shape the curriculum, mentoring students, and evaluating their progress.
Seven students joined us through the program. One of them now works full-time as a Process Specialist. Others continue to develop within the organization. We also sponsored one of our own employees to participate and supported team members who went on to earn recognition for their achievements.
Inside Biodeal, we invest in leadership development through structured programs. Ready 4 Work helps team leads build skills in self-awareness and people management. Leading 4 Excellence, guided by our senior leadership, focuses on business thinking and strategic growth. Many of our current leaders have come through these pathways and continue to grow with the company.
We believe that building strong teams begins with building strong individuals.
Impact on Society: Health, dignity, and sustainability in every outcome
Care That Goes Beyond the Cure
Biodeal products are created with people in mind. When a young boy living with eczema began using Dermol, his physical symptoms improved and he regained the confidence to return to school. His story reminds us that healing is both physical and emotional.
We aim to create solutions that improve health and restore everyday life.
Our commitment also includes the environment. We recycle over half of the water used in our manufacturing process. A growing part of our operations runs on solar power. We continue to explore packaging designs that use less plastic while maintaining safety and compliance.
Through every decision, we aim to protect people and the resources they depend on.
Impact on Stakeholders: Partnerships rooted in reliability and shared goals
Built on Trust, Delivered with Purpose
Impact extends to the professionals and partners who help us reach patients. We work closely with doctors, pharmacists, and distributors who rely on our products to support their work.
Doctors prescribe Biodeal medicines with confidence. Pharmacists trust them for safety and reliability. Distributors choose to work with us because of our consistency and commitment. These relationships are maintained through clear communication, dependable service, and shared responsibility to serve others.
Our products reach communities across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. In every delivery, we prioritize access, quality, and patient outcomes.
We gather feedback from the people who use and recommend our products. Their voices help us stay focused and remind us of the responsibility we carry in every step of our journey.
Impact on Employees: Growth, leadership, and opportunity begin at home
Building from Within
At Biodeal, our greatest strength is our people. With over 200 employees, we believe in creating an environment where individuals grow into leaders and contributors.
In 2022, we took part in the Dual Vocational Training Programme led by GIZ and USIU-Africa. This initiative blends academic learning with practical industry experience. We played an active role by helping shape the curriculum, mentoring students, and evaluating their progress.
Seven students joined us through the program. One of them now works full-time as a Process Specialist. Others continue to develop within the organization. We also sponsored one of our own employees to participate and supported team members who went on to earn recognition for their achievements.
Inside Biodeal, we invest in leadership development through structured programs. Ready 4 Work helps team leads build skills in self-awareness and people management. Leading 4 Excellence, guided by our senior leadership, focuses on business thinking and strategic growth. Many of our current leaders have come through these pathways and continue to grow with the company.
At Biodeal, our greatest strength is our people. With over 200 employees, we believe in creating an environment where individuals grow into leaders and contributors.
In 2022, we took part in the Dual Vocational Training Programme led by GIZ and USIU-Africa. This initiative blends academic learning with practical industry experience. We played an active role by helping shape the curriculum, mentoring students, and evaluating their progress.
Seven students joined us through the program. One of them now works full-time as a Process Specialist. Others continue to develop within the organization. We also sponsored one of our own employees to participate and supported team members who went on to earn recognition for their achievements.
Inside Biodeal, we invest in leadership development through structured programs. Ready 4 Work helps team leads build skills in self-awareness and people management. Leading 4 Excellence, guided by our senior leadership, focuses on business thinking and strategic growth. Many of our current leaders have come through these pathways and continue to grow with the company.
We believe that building strong teams begins with building strong individuals.
Impact on Society: Health, dignity, and sustainability in every outcome
Care That Goes Beyond the Cure
Biodeal products are created with people in mind. When a young boy living with eczema began using Dermol, his physical symptoms improved and he regained the confidence to return to school. His story reminds us that healing is both physical and emotional.
We aim to create solutions that improve health and restore everyday life.
Our commitment also includes the environment. We recycle over half of the water used in our manufacturing process. A growing part of our operations runs on solar power. We continue to explore packaging designs that use less plastic while maintaining safety and compliance.
Through every decision, we aim to protect people and the resources they depend on.
Impact on Stakeholders: Partnerships rooted in reliability and shared goals
Built on Trust, Delivered with Purpose
Impact extends to the professionals and partners who help us reach patients. We work closely with doctors, pharmacists, and distributors who rely on our products to support their work.
Doctors prescribe Biodeal medicines with confidence. Pharmacists trust them for safety and reliability. Distributors choose to work with us because of our consistency and commitment. These relationships are maintained through clear communication, dependable service, and shared responsibility to serve others.
Our products reach communities across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. In every delivery, we prioritize access, quality, and patient outcomes.
We gather feedback from the people who use and recommend our products. Their voices help us stay focused and remind us of the responsibility we carry in every step of our journey.
The Kind of Impact That Lasts
For us, impact isn’t measured by numbers alone. It’s reflected in the journeys of the people we serve — from the employee who grows into a leader, to the child who returns to school with renewed confidence, to the healthcare professional who knows they can rely on what we make.
These stories remind us why we do what we do. They push us to keep improving, keep listening, and keep showing up — not just as a pharmaceutical company, but as a trusted partner in better health.
Because at Biodeal, real impact is not just made — it’s sustained, shared, and carried forward every day.