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USA Three US country managers for European pharma mid-caps explain the challenges in setting up an American affiliate, as well as how best to capitalise on the abundant opportunities in the world’s biggest pharma market.   For Jorge Alderete, president Americas & SVP commercial operations at Danish firm ALK, “Market access…

Mexico Recently appointed CEO and president for Pfizer Mexico, Constanza Losada, outlines the exciting challenge of taking on leadership for such an important affiliate during the COVID-19 pandemic and how Pfizer is contributing to the fight against the virus. Losada also outlines her strategy for ensuring patient access to Pfizer’s innovative…

Coronavirus At the 28 May 2020 IFPMA media briefing on COVID-19 vaccines, Pfizer chairman and CEO Dr Albert Bourla outlined why the US firm had decided to take a different tack to that of its rivals in developing a vaccine using the innovative but as yet unproven Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology…

Opinion Mike Glover, Vice President Global Head of Access and Pricing Strategy Oncology at GSK outlines that while new mathematical approaches to health technology assessment (HTA) have been hugely beneficial, a broader approach that includes the insights of individual people is necessary to truly drive forward better health outcomes.   The…

Europe Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel recently put their heads together to come up with a health strategy that would ensure greater European access to innovative medicines and COVID-19 treatments.   The so-called “power couple” – German chancellor Angela Merkel and French president Emmanuel Macron –  presented a jointly developed five-point…

Europe The EFPIA’s Nathalie Moll gives an insight into the work underway across the European pharmaceutical industry to battle COVID-19 in terms of supporting organisations on the ground, ensuring the supply of medicines, and working on the research and development of treatments, vaccines, and diagnostics. Moll also outlines the vital importance…

Belgium Tanguy Schmitz, president of the Belgian Association of Parallel Importers & Exporters (BAPIE) outlines some of the recent work that the parallel distribution industry to ensure the supply of medicines across Belgium and Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic, rebuffs some of the negative stereotypes that the industry has garnered, and…

China A roundup of some of the top stories in China’s healthcare and life sciences industry, including challenges for Chinese biotechs in the post-pandemic era, why the country needs a biosecurity law, and Chinese companies’ vital role in manufacturing vaccine-related products.   Why does China need a biosecurity law? https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-05-27/Why-does-China-need-a-biosecurity-law–QQ3wbQcxTG/index.html China…

Pharma Legal Handbook The legal framework for cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Venezuelan Pharma. Prepared in association with Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque (HPCD), a leading law firm in Venezuela, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook:Venezuela, available to purchase here for USD 99.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1.…

Pharma Legal Handbook Keen to learn more about regulatory reforms in Venezuelan Pharma? Read on! Prepared in association with Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque (HPCD), a leading law firm in Venezuela, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook:Venezuela, available to purchase here for USD 99.   1. Are there proposals for…

Pharma Legal Handbook An insight into patents & trademarks in Venezuelan Pharma. Prepared in association with Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque (HPCD), a leading law firm in Venezuela, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook:Venezuela, available to purchase here for USD 99.   1. What are the basic requirements to obtain…

Pharma Legal Handbook The ins and outs of product liability in Venezuelan Pharma. Prepared in association with Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque (HPCD), a leading law firm in Venezuela, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook:Venezuela, available to purchase here for USD 99.   1. What types of liability are recognized…