NEPROFARM In order to understand the culture behind the business that this association represents, what would you say is the perception of OTC and non-prescriptive drugs in the Netherlands? OTC medicines are the medication of choice in the Netherlands. Most people will have some OTC medicines in his cabinet and indeed,…
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Brazil Yesterday the Ministry of Health released an article stating that chronic diseases now account for 70% of all deaths in Brazil, and welcoming suggestions for the national plan against chronic diseases for when the UN next addresses the General Assembly in September. What would be your suggestions? One of the…
Dompe You recently declared that in a context of new emerging challenges for pharmaceutical companies, those who would survive would not be the strongest ones but the most responsive to change. Indeed, having led Dompé Group through this period of changes, you originated a re-organization of the group. Could you give…
Menarini Pharma Netherlands Menarini is an extremely proud Italian company in its origins, but also very reliant on international markets. In 2009 approximately 63% of the group’s consolidated revenues came from abroad. What is the strategic role that the Netherlands and the Dutch market play for Menarini globally? When we started in 1996,…
Boehringer Ingelheim B.V. While already having worked for Boehringer Ingelheim for quite some time, the end of 2010 marked the completion of your first full year as general manager of this Dutch affiliate. What were some of the highlights of the past year and the main lessons that you look forward to carrying…
Pharmaceutical Association of Malaysia (PhAMA) PhAMA was started in 1972 and now has most of the MNC players among its members which include 43 companies. How has the association evolved since its origin and what are the core interests it stand for today? When the Association was first formed it represented most of the pharmaceutical…
Boehringer Ingelheim Italy The main distinctive point of Boehringer Ingelheim Italy within the group is its business structure, which relies on three different units: Boehringer Ingelheim Spa, Bidachem and Istituto de Angeli. Could you describe the role of each entity together with its contribution to resources and growth? Boehringer Ingelheim itself is responsible…
Nefarma When it comes to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries in the Netherlands, the country has one of the highest generic penetration rates in Europe, it does not have a strong manufacturing presence, and the market has been described as very regulated. Given all of this, what do you believe is…
Malaysian Organisation of Pharmaceutical Industries (MOPI) The pharmaceutical industry has been targeted as one of the key growth sectors for the Malaysian economy under the 10th Malaysia Plan, how successful in your opinion have the government been in creating an environment for growth in this industry? Malaysia stands out from the other ASEAN countries in terms…
Association of Innovative Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (AIPM) Hungary - Innovatív Gyógyszergyártók Egyesülete With various new government measures, the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector in Hungary has been undergoing quite a turbulent period recently. But if we first take a step back… Can you explain to our readers what has attracted most of your members to have a presence in the Hungarian market? V.N.I.:…
WestHolland Foreign Investment Agency (WFIA) WFIA is quite a remarkable organisation that has been, since its inception ten years ago, reporting very good results. The annual results last week showed another strong focus on the Life Sciences sector. What drives the agency to place so much effort on attracting investments in Life Sciences in the…
Otsuka (Philippines) Pharmaceutical You were appointed President and General Manager of Otsuka Philippines in 2008. Can you please start by giving to our readers an overview of Otsuka activities in the country as well as the company’s biggest achievements since you have been heading the company? Otsuka Philippines was incorporated in December 1997…
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