The Bediako family that has dominated Ghana’s pharmaceutical industry for decades

Coming from the lineage of the late Ebenezer Sampong Bediako, a former pharmaceutical businessman, are the biggest names and brands making strides in Ghana's pharmaceutical industry for decades. The late businessman's family, consisting of his children, nephews, nieces, and grandchildren, all own an array of pharmaceutical companies across the country, including Ernest Chemists, Bedita Pharmaceuticals, and Jebina Pharmacy Ltd, among others. This list was captured in a photo of the obituary of Ebenezer Sampong Bediako, who passed away on December 26, 2020. The astute businessman was born in 1935 and served as the Chief Executive Officer of Bediako Brothers Pharmacy. Ebenezer Sampong Bediako had 6 wives and 47 children. In Ghana, the pharmaceutical industry has long played a major role in providing key services to individuals and entities in the hospitality and health sectors, across urban and rural areas. In addition, the sector contributes significantly to the domestic economy, while boosting export ave nues. The pharma industry, according to Statista, is expected to achieve a revenue of US$236 million in 2024. The industry mainly comprises producers of drugs, wholesalers, distributors, retailers and consumers. Below are some of the pharmaceutical chains owned by his children, nieces, nephews and grandchildren: Ernest Bediako Sarpong - CEO, Ernest Chemists Ltd Ebenezer Bediako-Ofosu - CEO, Bedita Pharmacy Ltd Ebenezer Bediako Amoako-Hene - CEO East Cantonments Pharmacy Ltd Ebenezer Abrah Bediako - CEO Jebina Pharmacy Ebenezer Ntoni Bediako - CEO Neb Pharmacy Ebenezer Dankwa Bediako - Accra Small Pharmacy Ltd Ebenezer Abrah Bediako - Abed Pharmacy Ltd Ebenezer Bediako Sampong - Ebenezer Chemist Ltd Ebenezer Amakye Bediako - Big Maron Pharmacy Ltd Ebenezer Bamfo Bediako - Bos Pharmacy Ltd Ebenezer Toh Bediako - Bibs Pharmacy Ltd Ebenezer Anim Bediako - Meditrust Pharmacy Ltd Ebenezer Odei Bediako - Media Pharmacy Ltd Ebenezer Sasu Bediako - Medimart Pharmacy Ltd Cynthia Bediako - Natcindy Her bals Ebenezer Debrah Bediako - Debs Pharmacy Ltd (Deceased) Ebenezer Owiredu Bediako - Pevad Pharmacy Ltd Akosua Gyemfa Yeboah - Yeboah Hospital Ebenezer Osagyefo Bediako - Kent Pharmacy Ltd Kwame Bediako Sampong - Renie Chemist Ltd Comfort Gyemfa Bediako Frimpong - Renie Chemist Ltd-Okaishie Margaret Awo Bediako - Renie Chemist Ltd-Okaishie Ebenezer Ohene Bediako - Pills and Tabs Pharmacy Ltd Ebenezer Boateng Bediako - Menzbek Africa Pharmacy Ltd Sampong Bediako - Charps Chemist Ltd Source: Ghana Web