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Pharma Legal Handbook Join industry executives in staying informed on the market access and HTA process in Brazil.  1. Which are the health technology assessment (HTA) evaluation bodies and their responsibilities in your country? In Brazil, CONITEC is the main HTA evaluation body, which is responsible for recommending the incorporation of health technologies…

Pharma Legal Handbook Join industry executives in staying informed on the market access and HTA process in Brazil.  1. In addition to the clinical data obtained through clinical studies please list the data required for: a. Market approval Each product category has its own data requirements, foreseen in specific regulations of ANVISA (which…

Pharma Legal Handbook Join industry executives in staying informed on the market access and HTA process in Brazil.  1. Are there any Managed entry agreements in place in your country? (If so, please list them) The first public and only managed access agreement reported in Brazil was signed between the Ministry of Health…

Pharma Legal Handbook Join industry executives in staying informed on the market access and HTA process in Brazil.  1. Which are the main actors involved in public procurement and tendering? As mentioned in Chapter 2, Question 7, each entity of public administration is able to carry out public procurement and tendering in order…

Pharma Legal Handbook Join industry executives in staying informed on the market access and HTA process in Brazil.  1. Please describe the main cost containment policies in place in your country and their fundamental principles a. Pricing and impact of generic/biosimilar approval Generic drugs must have their PF 35% cheaper than the corresponding…

Pharma Legal Handbook Join industry executives in staying informed on the market access and HTA process in Brazil.  1. Has an essential or priority drug list been published in your country? (If so provide the link)   Yes. In Brazil, the National List of Essential Drugs (“RENAME”) provides the selection and standardisation of…

Pharma Legal Handbook Join industry executives in staying informed on the market access and HTA process in Brazil.  1. What is the definition of an orphan drug in your country? There is no specific definition for orphan drug in Brazilian current rules. However, we understand that it corresponds with the definition of rare…

Pharma Legal Handbook Join industry executives in staying informed on the market access and HTA process in Brazil.  1. What is the definition of a vaccine in your country? As per ANVISA Resolution RDC 55/2010, vaccines are immunobiological drugs which contain one or more substances (antigens) that, when injected into an individual, stimulate…

India J&J India’s Jayashri Kulkarni lays out her approach to comprehensive leadership, drawing on her diverse career history across various sectors; her mandate to leverage innovative assets to transform disease management in India; and the importance of actively championing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the company, building a future-fit organization…

India Terumo India’s Shishir Agarwal outlines the company’s strategic roadmap and growth trajectory in India, highlighting the organization’s focus on understanding the healthcare landscape, enhancing organizational capabilities, and diversifying the product portfolio. This approach has enabled Terumo to navigate the competitive landscape successfully and achieve substantial market share, even amidst challenges…

India At a transformational moment for Indian pharma, OPPI’s Anil Matai outlines how the country’s government is more receptive to innovation and action-oriented than ever before, how the industry is increasingly aligning with global standards to foster an innovation transition, and the importance of always bearing patiennt accessibility in mind in…

India Solid dosage forms like capsules and tablets make up over 70 percent of all medicines prescribed globally. In the view of Ajit Singh, chairman of Indian solid dosage form pioneer ACG, these products continue to be the “backbone” of the pharmaceutical industry and hold particular relevance given ongoing global debates…