Heritage
Health
Milestones in the history of CSL Vifor
A Legacy of trust in iron-based therapies
Through more than 7 decades of experience, we have become a beacon of trust in the treatment of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia. Our history showcases the rich heritage, the pioneering spirit and the experience that characterize us.
1872
Caspar Friedrich Hausmann opened the Hecht pharmacy in St. Gallen, Switzerland, and started his pioneering work in developing infusions against iron deficiency.
1952
The construction of Laboratorien Hausmann AG factory began in the valley of the Sitter river in St. Gallen
Once construction is completed, operations begin and…
…Laboratorien Hausmann introduced the first IV iron solution, which was registered in 1949
1991
Vifor (International) Ltd. (formerly Vifor AG, founded in 1944) is established and takes over the iron preparation development of Laboratorien Hausmann. This evolution marked a new chapter in Vifor´s journey, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of iron solution development even further.
2022
CSL and Vifor joined forces, merging their expertise and resources. CSL Vifor is firmly committed to improving the well-being of its patients and to waging a determined fight against iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia
Heritage
Health
Milestones in the history of CSL Vifor
A Legacy of trust in iron-based therapies
Through more than 7 decades of experience, we have become a beacon of trust in the treatment of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia. Our history showcases the rich heritage, the pioneering spirit and the experience that characterize us.
1872
Caspar Friedrich Hausmann opened the Hecht pharmacy in St. Gallen, Switzerland, and started his pioneering work in developing infusions against iron deficiency.
1952
The construction of Laboratorien Hausmann AG factory began in the valley of the Sitter river in St. Gallen
Once construction is completed, operations begin and…
…Laboratorien Hausmann introduced the first IV iron solution, which was registered in 1949
1991
Vifor (International) Ltd. (formerly Vifor AG, founded in 1944) is established and takes over the iron preparation development of Laboratorien Hausmann. This evolution marked a new chapter in Vifor´s journey, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of iron solution development even further.
2022
CSL and Vifor joined forces, merging their expertise and resources. CSL Vifor is firmly committed to improving the well-being of its patients and to waging a determined fight against iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia
Precision guided by Experts
We are committed to carefully control every aspect of our manufacturing. For example, we design some of the manufacturing equipment in-house with our team of engineers and chemical experts. In addition, human supervision remains essential in managing critical steps in the manufacturing. These are just a few examples of the steps we take to create our iron solutions.
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Our iron solutions: from ore to cure
Our commitment to quality is exemplified in this informative video.
“Transforming rock into iron dust”, describes why we choose iron ore as starting material for our iron solutions rather than iron chloride. It's a fascinating journey that explains our approach.
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Our supply chain: agility in action
Our supply chain is resilient and agile, thanks to our decades of experience in providing iron therapies and our established partnerships with contracts and a large network. In addition, as part of our commitment to providing late-stage customization and the flexibility to meet small scale requirements, we have established a manual and automated packaging line.
CSL Vifor: committed to patient’s health
Patients are at the center of everything we do. With our expertise in iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia and in the areas of heart failure, kidney disease, gastroenterology and inflammatory bowel disease, patient blood management and women's health, we strive to help patients to live better, healthier lives.
