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Pharma Legal Handbook Keen to learn more about orphan drugs & rare diseases in Argentina? Read on! Prepared in association with Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Argentina, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   1. What is the definition of Rare…

Pharma Legal Handbook The low-down on the situation regarding localization in Argentina. Prepared in association with Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Argentina, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   1. Are there any rules or regulations requiring and/or encouraging localization in…

Pharma Legal Handbook All legal aspects surrounding biosimilars & biologics in Argentina. Prepared in association with Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Argentina, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   1. Are biosimilar medicines considered the same as generic medicines in your…

Spain The long-time CEO of Reig Jofre, Ignasi Biosca Reig, reflects on the company’s role during the pandemic producing essential medicines and the support given by national and European authorities. He also explains how a timely investment in a new manufacturing plant in 2019 resulted in a deal with Johnson &…

Spain After five years of raising funds, the Sant Joan de Deu (SJD) Pediatric Cancer Center Barcelona, the largest monographic paediatric oncological centre in Europe will open its doors on June 16. The new facility, which was financed uniquely by donations, is part of the larger SJD hospital on the outskirts…

Italy Over the past decade, the birth rate in Italy has consistently decreased, making it one of the countries with the lowest birth rates in the world but also one of the top reproductive medicine markets in Europe. According to Italy’s national statistics office, births in Italy between 2020-2021 hit their…

Italy Stanislao Caputo, GM at Aristo Pharma Italy, explains the Italian subsidiary’s strategy and how the diversification of its core business led to the acquisition of a portfolio of GSK dermo-cosmetic products. Aristo differentiates itself in the market through its dynamism and its ability to move quickly and diversify its business…

Europe Nathalie Moll, Director General of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) shares her views on the pharma industry’s response to COVID-19 and Europe’s preparedness for future health crises. She also discusses the reach and ambition of the Pharma Strategy and addresses the issues around equitable access.   …

Japan The latest healthcare and pharma news from Japan, including Shionogi’s COVID-19 pill, the Japanese parliament’s green light for emergency approvals of drugs and vaccines and Hitachi’s partnership with Invivoscribe.   Shionogi’s COVID-19 pill  (Reuters) The future of Shionogi & Co Ltd’s experimental treatment, S-217622, is still uncertain. The company recently…

Australia Pharmaceutical policy issues played a major role in Australia’s recent national election. Shawview Consulting’s Brendan Shaw outlines the medicines issues that came under scrutiny during the campaign. It was the first national election since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it resulted in an historic change of government. The…

Americas A snapshot of Argentina, one of the Latin American markets featured in PharmaBoardroom’s report, InFigures: Latin America 2022. Within the regional market of USD 98 billion, which looks set to be the fastest growing in the world over the next few years, Argentina is one of the largest markets. Behind…

Asia-Pacific We spoke to Dr Sarthak Das, Chief Executive Officer of the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA), about the region’s progress towards malaria eradication and the organisation’s priorities, now that its target date for a malaria-free Asia Pacific is just eight years away. … if you compare [malaria] to other…