Hovid History

Hovid Berhad is a local pharmaceutical company which started on the 1940’s. Af first, it was
operated as a Chinese herbal Tea company with commercial and production operations.The first
founder of the company was Mr. Ho Kai Cheong. Ho Yan Hor Herbal Tea, a Chinese herbal tea
made up of 24 herbs was the first product launched by Hovid. Mr.Ho Kai Cheong formulated and
started to sell boiled herbal teas in fronf of his shop and residence. It was famous after world War
II as an alternative to western medicines as people seek for traditional way for recovery. In the
1970’s, Mr. David Ho Sue San, the eldest son of Mr.Ho pursued his pharmacy degree in new
Zealand. Mr. David Ho worked as research pharmacist for 2 years in the United Kingdom after
graduating. In the 1980’s, he returned to Malaysia and took over his father’s business. He started
to transform the business from traditional medicine to more modern business model which
includes the repackaging and remarketing of herbal teas. He also started to focus towards
pharmaceutical solutions such as Over0the counter (OTC) products. It took 10 years of hardwork
for hovid to develop their own formulations before starting its manufacturing, marketing, sales
and distribution in Malaysia. It can be said that Mr.David Ho was the founder of hovid Berhad
which was into pharmaceutical line. Hovid manufactures generic drugs from various class of drugs
such as antihistamines, antibiotics, analgesics, antidiabetics, antihypertensives and many more.
Hovid also produces dietery supplements and disinfectants such as hand sanitizer. There are more
than 300 Hovid’s products available in the market in different dosage forms. Hovid’s products are
marketed im more than 50 countries including Nigeria, United Kingdom, Cambodia, Hong Kong,
Ghana, Canada, Singapore, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Philippines.

The core values of Hovid berhad are innovation, team work, communication, respect and ethical.
Innovation means improve lives through better health solutions brought by scientific excellance in
R&D. Team work represents enhance and integrate the capabilities and subject matter expertise
of each employee for a better outcome. Communication is hearing what isn’t said, Hovid ready
to listen, anticipate and interpret needs and requirements from patients. Next, foster a
culture which values the importance of respect and openness to different cultures, views and
opinions. They respect the efforts of our employees and the rights of customer who use their
products. Lastly, be ethical and honest to believe in transparency in order to deliver trusted
services to customers.
Mission

To improve lives through a culture of continuous innovation by providing high quality

pharmaceutical and healthcare products and services while achieving customer satisfaction,
enhancing employees and stakeholders’ returns. As a responsible corporate citizen, we are also
committed to adopt policies and activities that protect the environment.

Vision
A culture of continuous innovation
2.2.6 Product Lists
Table 3: Product lists for Hovid Berhad Anti-infective

• • Penicillins • • Antimalarials

• • Cephalosporins • • Antibacterial combination

• • Macrolide • • Antibiotics

• • Quinolone • • Antifungals

• • Tetracycline • • Antivirals

• • Chloramphenicol

Gastrointestinal system

• • Antacids & antiulcerants • • Antispasmodics

• • Antidiarrheal • • Laxatives

• • Antiemetics

Cardiovascular system

• • Angiotensin receptor • • Calcium antagonists

blockers

• • Anticoagulants • • Dyslipidaemic agents

• • Beta blocker • • Other antihypertensive

Respiratory system

• • Antiasthmatics • • Cough & cold preparations

Endocrine & metabolic

• • Antithyroid agents • • Oral antidiabetic agents

Hormones

• • Corticosteroid hormones • • Progesterone

Central nervous system

• • Analgesics & antipyretics • • Anxiolytics

• • Anticonvulsants • • NSAIDs

• • Antidepressants

Allergy & immune system

• • Antihistamine • • Antiallergics

Disinfectants