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Opinion Meghann Chilcott, chief technology/marketing officer at Benzer Pharmacy provides insights for expanding point-of-care (POC) testing services in the US retail environment, and opportunities for improving patient outcomes and customer satisfaction in the process.   POC testing makes it possible for patients to receive the treatment or the advice they need…

Korea Kukjeon, originally a leading Korean pharmaceutical wholesaler, has in recent years expanded into API manufacturing. Its president, Jay Hong, explains his high-risk strategy to pursue new API business opportunities, and his plan to penetrate global markets from Japan to Europe.   My preferred strategy is to go down the path…

Egypt Dr Maged George, chairman of the Egyptian Export Council of Medical Industries, highlights the obstacles that the Egyptian pharmaceutical industry is facing in the wake of the currency devaluation both locally and abroad. He also gives insights into Egypt’s new consolidated approach of targeting other African countries for exports, uniting…

France Bertrand L’Huillier, president of Smith & Nephew France, highlights how the medtech firm is able to understand the objectives and needs of hospitals better with a B2B approach. He also shares his views on current topics which influence the healthcare sector such as Brexit and the 2018 CSIS.   Today,…

Spain On Becton Dickinson’s 40th anniversary in Spain, Lourdes López Jiménez, general manager of BD Spain & Portugal, introduces BD’s strong manufacturing footprint in the country and emphasizes the importance of the Spain to BD’s global operations. She also explains why she is so positive about the recent acquisition of Bard…

Korea YH Shin, CEO of Dr.G, one of Korea’s most successful dermo-cosmetic brands, shares the reasons why he decided to become a dermatologist and later start his own cosmetic company. He explains his international vision for the company and his ambition to build a long-lasting brand that does not let passing…

Egypt Ahmed Zaghloul, CEO of October Pharma, stresses the need for better infrastructure for biosimilars in Egypt to stay competitive on a global level. He also highlights October Pharma’s ambitious export strategy, targeting markets in the Gulf Region and South East Asia.   Production costs are rising, and pricing pressures continue,…

Spain Nabil Daoud, president of Lilly Spain, Portugal and Greece, highlights the importance of Lilly’s Spanish operations to the global group; Spain being the only country outside to hold manufacturing, pre-clinical research and commercial sales functionalities. Furthermore, he gives insight into his strategy to deliver the company’s exciting pipeline and his…

Korea Historically, Handok has been the entry point of multinational companies to Korea. Now Handok is reinventing itself as a total healthcare company with global ambitions. Its chairman and CEO, Young-jin Kim, explains how he has continued his father’s legacy while also driving the transition to new product development by following…

Korea Nic Horridge was recently appointed president of Roche Korea, having spent an extended period in emerging Asian markets. He shares his vision for the Korean affiliate, focused on bringing Roche’s extensive global pipeline of innovative medicines to Korean patients, making personalized healthcare a reality in clinics and championing Korea as…

France François Vorms, managing director of Canon Medical Systems France, shares the story of how the company navigated its transition from Toshiba to become a well-known player in the medical imaging market today. Additionally, Vorms comments on the highly advanced AI initiatives the affiliate is taking, namely its Aquilion ONE™ /…

Mexico Cristobal Thompson of the AMIIF examines the steps forward that Mexican pharma has made in countering corruption, the areas in which urgent improvement is still needed, and outlines the three key reasons why fighting corrupt practices is so important.   The pharmaceutical industry must act according to value-based codes, building…