Novo Nordisk - Ireland Novo Nordisk is primarily known as the premier global diabetes player—so let us begin by examining the realities of diabetes in Ireland. In 2012, the International Diabetes Federation estimated that there were 191,380 people with diabetes in Ireland—6.1% of the population—and that by 2030, the number would rise to 278,850.…
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Australia Dr. Reddy’s entered Australia under your leadership. Would you outline the key milestones & achievements? Our first product was available to us for commercialization in Jan 2010 and since then we have grown rapidly on several parameters , about 1000 community pharmacies buy Dr.Reddy’s products directly , we also work…
SWISSE Speaking to the Australian environment, how would you rate the market in terms of companies like Swisse? After traveling the world, the Australian market has shown to be one of the most developed and competitive we have seen. Pharmacies stock endless product options, and because of that, brands really need…
Celgene Australia In our interviews we have been hearing two opinions on the success of PBS reforms: that it works as it should in providing space for innovative medicine listings, and that the number of listings has decreased to a point where Australia is in danger of losing its attractiveness as an…
TranScrip Partners Dr Bernadette Morris-Smith has also participated in this interview TranScrip Partners is by now a well-established player in the UK but a new player in Asia Pacific. Would you begin by introducing TranScrip Partners to our readers? Dr. Sree Haran: TranScrip Partners was founded in 2008, and differs from the…
Celgene Australia “Australia is not just a postbox for selling drugs; Celgene is committed to establishing a major presence in the region,” you said when Focus Reports met you first in 2008. Since then, what have been the highlights in the Celgene development in this part of the world? When Celgene decided…
TranScrip Partners Senior Partner Dr Sree Haran has also participated in this interview. TranScrip Partners is by now a well-established player in the UK but a new player in Asia Pacific. Would you begin by introducing TranScrip Partners to our readers? Dr. Sree Haran: TranScrip Partners was founded in 2008, and differs…
Ferring - Belgium This August marks your sixth year at the helm of the Belgian affiliate of Ferring, what would you say best explains your loyalty to the company? One element that appeals to me about Ferring is that it offers a perfect compromise between entrepreneurial spirit and multinational scope which I believe…
Ms. Callaghan, you have been in your current position as CPO Head for Novartis Ireland for about 6 years. How have you seen the organization evolve over this period? The most obvious evolution has been within our portfolio. Throughout my years with this organization, Novartis has continued a sustained program…
The company underwent some landmark changes under your leadership, changing the balance between different pillars of the business – retail, wholesale product delivery, marketing programs. Would you begin by outlining where the balance has shifted today and what you would describe as the core of the API business? API is…
Mexican Diabetes Federation Could you give us a brief introduction to the Federacion Mexicana de Diabetes? The Mexican Diabetes Federation was established in 1988 by a group of people affected by diabetes, as well as families and health professionals interested in tackling this disease in a more effective and preventive way Nowadays our…
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