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Pharma Legal Handbook Cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Mexico – a comprehensive legal overview. Prepared in association with Olivares, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Mexico, available to purchase here for GBP 99.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your…

Pharma Legal Handbook The low-down on the situation regarding patents and trademarks in Chile pharma. Prepared in association with Carey, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Chile, available to purchase here for GBP 99.   1. What are the basic requirements to obtain patent and…

Taiwan Tsung-Tsong Wu, minister without portfolio, offers insights into the current state of Taiwan’s biomedical landscape three years after the administration’s Biomedical Industry Innovation Program was put into place to bolster the industry. Minister Wu also shares his vision on Taiwan’s future as a leader in the emerging digital era.  …

Egypt Khaled Atef Elmounayri, country manager of AstraZeneca Egypt, reveals how AstraZeneca has remained the fastest-growing multinational pharmaceutical company for five years straight in Egypt, despite facing economic difficulties and pricing pressures. He also highlights the need for better education of physicians to improve oncology treatments and destigmatize cancer in the…

Egypt Dr Hany Mashaal, general manager for Egypt and the Rest of Middle East for Sun Pharma, explains the importance of Egypt for the Indian company, having recently opened a manufacturing facility in the country. He highlights the need for a faster drug registration process and gives an outlook at the…

Egypt Amre Mamdouh, vice president & area general manager for Egypt and North Africa at GSK, explains how GSK has been able to hold its leadership position in Egypt despite economic difficulties. He also highlights the government’s prioritization of healthcare and the role of GSK as a partner of national campaigns,…

China Dr Jinzi Jason Wu of Ascletis – a Chinese biotech success story that has developed rapidly in recent years – outlines the company’s journey from its founding in 2013 to now having two products on the market in China, having IPOed in Hong Kong and with a presence across the…

Egypt Dr Mohamed Khattab, the newly appointed chairman and managing director of Sedico, lifts the lid on his vision for the company being a leader in biotechnology and oncology in Egypt. He reveals his plan for raising the company’s profile through branding and highlights Sedico’s ambition to export to markets in…

Taiwan BoonHuey Ee, general manager of Merck Biopharma Taiwan, shares her story of joining the affiliate at the beginning of last year and goes on to offer insights on the strengths of Taiwan’s unique positioning. Ee also highlights the excellent performance of Merck Taiwan, its dedication to the island’s own biopharma…

Janssen In this exclusive and wide-ranging interview, Janssen’s EMEA head Kris Sterkens outlines the company’s strategies in Europe, its increasing embrace of digital solutions, and the shift toward pre-emptive and precision treatments. Sterkens also highlights how Janssen is positioning itself in the emerging markets under his remit and how the ongoing…

Canada It is not a secret anymore, many in the industry now know that Health Canada is working on a new version of the policy entitled: The Distinction Between Advertising and Other Activities, dated more than 20 years ago. Earlier this week, Health Canada provided some insights about the reformed policy…

Rankings The Top 20 Pharma Companies in Egypt for 2018, ranked by sales value. Big Pharma makes up the Top Three positions in the shape of Novartis, GSK and Sanofi, followed by local players Pharco, Amoun and Eipico.   Made with Visme Infographic Maker