Apotex, Inc. - nicht nehmen, doppelt The company was founded in 1974, and is the largest Canadian-owned pharmaceutical company. From its 2 employees, 5,000 square foot beginning, the company has grown to employ over 6,500 people in research, development, manufacturing and distribution facilities. We also conducts clinical trials at our facility to compare our drug to a brand name drug that is currently available on the market.