
Founded in 1815, Macfarlan Smith Limited is one of the world's oldest pharmaceutical companies and has over 200 years of expertise in natural product extractions and chemical synthesis, specialising in opiate narcotics such as Codeine and Morphine. Over the past 2 centuries, we have collaborated with Lord Lister, supplied Chloroform to Sir James Simpson and produced the first liquid essence of coffee.
Now part of Johnson Matthey's Fine Chemicals & Catalysts Division, Macfarlan Smith is the world's leading manufacturer of opiate alkaloids. Together with our sister companies, Johnson Matthey Pharmaceutical Materials, Johnson Matthey Pharma Services, Johnson Matthey Eire, we are able to provide the full spectrum of development, from drug discovery through to bulk production.
For more information on Macfarlan Smith, please visit our web site or for more information on Johnson Matthey PLC, including up-to-date share prices and investor information, please go to the corporate web site![]()








Click here to download competitions and free resources for Child Safety Week, 21st - 27th June 2010
