Simafex

Simafex is a French pharmaceutical company specializing in the chemical synthesis of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), primarily for use in diagnostic imaging. Located in Bagnols-sur-Cèze, the company serves as a strategic manufacturing site for its parent company, Guerbet, focusing on the production of iodine-based contrast agents. Simafex is recognized for its expertise in complex organic chemistry and large-scale industrial production under strict Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. The facility plays a critical role in the global supply chain for radiology and interventional imaging products, supporting the development of contrast media for X-ray and CT examinations. Its capabilities include the synthesis of specialized molecules such as iobitridol and ioversol.