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UAE Myriam Hakim, the recently appointed GM for Japanese specialty pharma firm Kyowa Kirin’s UAE affiliate, discusses the strategic significance of the UAE and the Gulf region as a whole to the global group.   I appreciate all the efforts the [UAE] authorities have been putting into fast-tracking registration for innovative…

Czech Republic Adam Vojtěch, Minister of Health of the Czech Republic, gives an update on the Ministry’s achievements and directives exactly halfway through his term of office. Highlighting the full implementation of electronic prescription as a key milestone, Vojtěch shares the efforts being put into refreshing the healthcare system, a reform that…

Puerto Rico When life sciences companies decide to transfer the production of new drug to Puerto Rico, extend an existing production line, or simply sustain existing operations, they can count on the support of a vast network of service providers with unmatched expertise in quality and regulatory compliance, from premarket approval (PMA)…

Germany The top five pharma companies in Germany ranked by national sales in USD billions. Bayer is way out in front with sales totalling USD 16.4 billion in Germany, followed by Boehringer Ingelheim.   Made with Visme Infographic Maker  

Puerto Rico Going into a pharmacy has never been more convenient in the United States and its territories. People living near urban centres need not travel far to find a 24 hour-supermarket-style pharmacy. It is not only about acquiring medication, but about offering everything customers might need, from cheddar cheese to XL…

Puerto Rico In Puerto Rico, approximately 16 percent of the adult population has diabetes, one the highest prevalence in the world, compared to 10 percent in the general US population. As a result, diabetes represents a significant burden to the local healthcare system and population.   To tackle the rise of diabetes,…

Russia The top 10 pharmaceutical companies in the Russian hospital market for the nine months up to November 2019, sorted by percentage share of total hospital purchases. Domestic player Biocad leads the way, followed by global firms MSD and Pfizer.   Made with Visme Infographic Maker     The top 10…

China As patients and consumers grow more educated and proactive in managing their own health and wellbeing, new ventures are hoping to serve their needs in not just prophylactic but also preventative health. HiNounou is a nifty little start-up based in Shanghai seeking to redefine the health management app.   Health…

China On 26 August 2019, the Chinese legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), passed the new Drug Administration Law (DAL), which came into effect on 1 December 2019 and represents one of the most important milestones for the Chinese healthcare industry. This is only the second systematic and structural major revision…

USA Eurasia Group’s Aditya Bhattacharji examines the stalling of healthcare reforms in the US and what changes to US healthcare it is realistic to expect.   Pharma is unlikely to be frog-marched by sweeping federal initiatives, but more incremental changes are likely With anti-pharma sentiment raging at the end of 2018,…

Opinion Nigel Hughes of the European Health Data & Evidence Network (EHDEN) outlines EHDEN’s scope and purpose and highlights why greater collaboration on real-world data (RWD) will be crucial to ensuring better global health outcomes.    Ultimately, EHDEN is striving to ensure 21st century research can be conducted with 21st century…

USA Matt Eyles, president and CEO of the Association of Healthcare Insurance Providers (AHIP) outlines how the US health insurance landscape has evolved in the last ten years, counters some of the pharmaceutical industry’s criticisms of insurance firms, and outlines why greater affordability of healthcare in the US will benefit all…