HERITAGE ATLAS — USSR

Samarra Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Plant (SDI)

Завод антибиотиков и фармацевтических препаратов в Самарре
IraqСамарра1965–1970Industrial sites
The pharmaceutical plant in Samarra was set up under a contract with the USSR on economic and technical cooperation: construction lasted from 1965 to 1969 and production began in 1970. The Great Soviet Encyclopedia lists the antibiotics and pharmaceuticals plant in Samarra among the facilities built in Iraq with the assistance of the Soviet Union. The plant belongs to the State Company for Drugs Industry and Medical Appliances.
Фармацевтический завод в Самарре создан по контракту с СССР об экономическом и техническом сотрудничестве: строительство велось в 1965–1969 годах, производство начато в 1970 году. Большая советская энциклопедия называет завод антибиотиков и фармацевтических препаратов в Самарре среди объектов, построенных в Ираке с помощью Советского Союза. Предприятие принадлежит государственной компании по производству лекарств и медицинских изделий.

Property abroad

EraUSSR
FunctionIndustry and infrastructure
Present ownerState Company for Drugs Industry and Medical Appliances (Samarra, Iraq)
Acquisitionbuilt, 1970
StatusIn use
As of2026-05
According to the company's website as of May 2026, the plant is operating and carrying out its production programme.

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