Biotest also develops monoclonal antibodies, in the indications of rheumatoid arthritis, blood cancer and other autoimmune diseases which are manufactured using biotechnology manufacturing methods. Biotest currently employs more than 2,200 people worldwide.

Biotest at a glance

Biotest is a global company that supplies plasma protein products and biotherapeutic drugs. Our products are primarily used in the therapeutic areas of clinical immunology, haematology and intensive care medicine. For patients with serious and often chronic diseases they provide targeted treatment, which generally enable them to lead almost normal lives.

Within our areas of specialisation, we start from pre-clinical and clinical development to manufacturing and global marketing. Research, development and production are carried out at our main headquarters in Germany and the USA. Our own sales organisations (subsidiaries) and cooperating partners represent our global distribution network.

Headquarters and subsidiaries

In addition to the company headquarters in Dreieich (near Frankfurt, Germany) and Biotest Pharmaceuticals Corp. in Boca Raton, Florida, USA, Biotest has subsidiaries and sales companies in seven European countries (France, Great Britain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Spain) and in Brazil.

Production locations

Biotest’s manufacturing facilities are located in Dreieich, Germany at the company’s headquarters, and in Boca Raton, Florida, USA. Together with its contract partners, Biotest can process up to 1.0 million litres of blood plasma annually in Dreieich, and 0.6 million litres in Boca Raton.

Biotest is currently working towards doubling its production capacities with its “Biotest Next Level” investment programme in Dreieich

Marketing and distribution

Biotest products are currently marketed in more than 80 countries around the world. Biotest either sells its products directly through its own subsidiaries or in cooperation with local marketing partners or distributors.

Plasmapheresis centres to collect the raw material

The raw material for plasma protein products is human blood plasma. Biotest collects plasma through plasmapheresis in 30 proprietary collection centres in Europe and the USA. Plasma donations and processing are subject to very strict safety requirements and regulations.

Albumin® -Human Albumin

The sizes available in the UK