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pharmaceutical trade Dr. Valverde, a respected authority on pharmacovigilance from the University of Mamonides, discusses the emerging pharmaceutical trade relationship between China and Argentina in the context of the dynamic Argentinian industry. To begin, would you please introduce the Cámara Argentinos-China? The Argentinian Republic and the People’s Republic of China established trade…

biosimilar Laboratorios Elea’s General Manager tells the story of the laboratories outstanding growth over the previous five years, the his firms upcoming launch of the first Argentinian developed biosimilar product. To begin, would you please introduce yourself and Elea to our readers? I joined Elea four years ago as general manager,…

diabetes treatment Novo Nordisk’s market access and public affairs director discusses the state of diabetes management in Mexico, highlighting the government’s recent commitment to tackle this public health issue and the company’s contribution to the dialogue. You were appointed as the director for public affairs two years ago, and recently of market…

oncology In the Mexican pharmaceutical industry change is the name of the game. The general director of Pierre Fabre Mexico and Central America expands on how the company has adapted its go-to-market strategy and has succeeded in positioning itself as a top player in women’s health and primary care, lead by…

investment Johannes Hauser, managing director of the German-Mexican Chamber of Commerce explains the role of the chamber in Mexico and encourages small and medium-sized companies in Germany to consider the country as a destination to expand their business. The German-Mexican Chamber of Commerce dates back to 1929. What are the Chamber’s…

manufacturing The CEO recounts the rise of one of Algeria’s home grown success stories, analyses the future of the local para-pharmaceutical market and explains how attitudes and customs are changing with issues like adult incontinence no longer taboo topics. Can you introduce FADERCO, its evolution, investments and achievements to date? FADERCO’s…

pharmaceuticals The CEO narrates the historic role that the company has played in kickstarting the Algerian home-grown pharmaceuticals industry and outlines ambitious joint venture projects that seek to have a transformative effect on the local sector. Mr. Derkaoui, can you please start by introducing yourself and telling us a little bit…

manufacturing The country manager for Algeria discusses how the company was the first foreign entity to engage in local manufacturing and sheds light on some of the difficulties in introducing innovative molecules to the market. Pfizer was one of the first multinationals to engage with the Algerian pharmaceuticals market and enjoys…

pharmaceuticals The head of the society speaks out about the state of the pharmacy in Algeria and delivers suggestions for improving the profession. Discussion revolves around the need to create a national agency for pharmacy, the challenge of human capital sourcing and the status and role of hospital pharmacists. The pharmaceutical…

manufacturing The Managing Director for North West Africa outlines his philosophy of technology transfer and the importance of involving local content in ‘fill-and-finish’ manufacturing so that the host country is empowered to scale the value chain. Can you please start by introducing Merck in North Africa and in particular Algeria? Merck…

government A former health minister who has now been appointed to spearhead the National Cancer Plan speaks out about what has been keeping him busy and the importance of making the paradigm shift from ‘treatment’-orientated healthcare to prevention and early screening. Could you briefly introduce yourself?  I was born in 1940…

manufacturing The CEO of one of Algeria’s most successful pharmaceutical firms describes how El Kendi became the first foreign firm to be established in Algeria without having a mother company abroad. He also lifts the lid on the secrets behind the firms extraordinary track record for speed in securing product registration and approval on…