The Egyptian Company for Drug Trade was established in 1965 and since then it has become the first company in Egypt responsible for trade and distribution of medicinal products, working under the policy of guaranteeing efficiency and fairness in providing medicine to all citizens throughout the Republic. The Egyptian company is considered one of the largest importers and distributors of the drug in Egypt. In addition, it is the national company entrusted for importing the country's needs of imported medicines with latest technology that do not have local alternatives. It is also responsible for importing medicines for oncology and biotechnology that is sufficient for the needs of citizens, hospitals, health, therapeutic and medicinal bodies.