Generics Kenneth Y Hartigan-Go, Acting Director General of the Food and Drug Administration Philippines (FDA) discusses the current state of regulations processes, strategies that the FDA are applying to the major challenges being presented, and further elaborates on the affect that the universal healthcare would have on the Filipino market. One…
Distribution Rui Carrington, CEO of OCP Portugual, a Pharmaceutical distributor which has undergone a significant evolution over the years as part of an adaptation to the changing market trends in Portugal, outlines the history of the company, and offers insight into the ways in which local pharmacies can recover from their…
Generics Armando Esguerra, President of Chira Pharmaceuticals, Philippines, explains the concept of chirality, why it is relevant and extremely important in the pharmaceutical industry, and what have been the major challenges and successes of the company since its founding. CHIRA Pharmaceuticals as a company was founded on the concept of…
Generics João Madeira, General Manager of Mylan Portugal provides an overview of the state of generics in Portugal today, discussing structural issues related to Portugal’s low generic medicines penetration, ways to better promote healthcare savings, and Mylan’s own contributions to ensuring a sustainable marketplace in Portugal. Prior to Mylan, you worked…
Generics Hernâni Sério, General Manager of the Portuguese affiliate, Fresenius Kabi, discusses the challenges of the hospital market, as well as his company’s strategic positioning in a market with few competitors in the manufacturing and export business. How has Fresenius Kabi developed since the acquisition of Labesfal in 2005? This…
Generics Mario Martins, General Manager of Cegedim Portugal discusses the changes that his affiliate has made to adapt to the new realities of the Portuguese marketplace, and explains how a business diversification strategy helped the Company maintain a strong presence in a tough environment. In what ways have you redesigned…
Philippines The three graphs below give a look into the performance of the Philippines healthcare industry, based upon a few key indicators: healthcare expenditure, a breakdown of total healthcare spending in recent years, and the evolution of the number of hospital beds per 1,000 patients. The first chart shows the breakdown…
medical tourism Joaquim Cunha, Executive Director of Health Cluster Portugal (HCP), emphasizes Portugal’s need to discover niches in which the country can excel and compete globally, while rebranding its image around the world. He also highlights the drivers behind cluster’s main initiatives: innovation, collaboration/coopetition and internationalization. What is Portugal’s number one…
R&D Nuno Arantes-Oliveira, President of P-BIO, Portugal’s Biotechnology Industry Organization, the country’s sole association for biotechnology companies, discusses the state of the biotech industry today in Portugal, and the ways in which the industry can consolidate and attract overseas investment to stimulate growth. After a harsh economic downturn over the…
Distribution Raymund Azurin of Zuellig Group, Philippines, discusses the potential opportunities in the Philippines’ emerging healthcare sector, the affect of the increasing use of health apps and electronic health records, and how they can be used as a competitive advantage in the healthcare landscape. Home to where the Zuellig Group…
Array Jeffrey Williams, Assistant Vice President of Cognizant Philippines, talks about the high rate of Filipino nurses being outsourced to the US and other countries, the recent acquisition of the Medicall by Cognizant, and what the future growth plans look like for the company’s next five years. Mr. Williams, you…
Generics Earl Stanley Perez, General Manager of Meyerf Philippines, explains the importance of focusing on a few niches to succeed in a growing in a competitive market such as the Philippines, stressing the need for local companies to raise brand awareness and not only target the private sector but partner with…
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