Denmark Since stepping into the role of Chair of the Danish Medicines Council in early 2025, Birgitte Klindt Poulsen has been navigating the delicate balance between accelerating patient access to innovation and maintaining the rigour of independent, evidence-based evaluation. In this interview, she shares how the Council is adapting to a…
Denmark Christof Bischoff, Country Director of AstraZeneca Denmark, draws on over two decades of international and national experience to navigate one of Europe’s most advanced yet complex healthcare environments. In this interview, he reflects on the affiliate’s evolution from a traditional commercial operation to a system-oriented partner driving innovation across clinical…
Denmark Steve Wright, General Manager of Boehringer Ingelheim Denmark and Norway, shares insights on how the company is advancing its ambitious pipeline and aligning with Denmark’s national healthcare priorities. In this interview, Wright discusses Boehringer Ingelheim’s strategic focus on innovation, access, and prevention, while reflecting on the company’s evolving role in…
Denmark Ida Sofie Jensen, CEO of Lif, Denmark’s pharmaceutical industry association, discusses the country’s bold Life Science Strategy and the ongoing healthcare reform shaping its future. She explores how Denmark is aligning innovation, access, and health system sustainability through coordinated policymaking, a new Healthcare Innovation Index, and strengthened partnerships between industry…
Switzerland Bairbre Hickie, General Manager at Takeda, discusses the company’s strategic priorities in Switzerland, focusing on its commitment to bringing innovative treatments to patients and its role in advancing the life sciences ecosystem. In this interview, Hickie explores Takeda’s approach to partnerships, its focus on rare diseases and oncology, and how…
Mexico Valued at USD 7.28 billion, the Mexican pharma market stands out within Latin America, ranking second only to Brazil, and registering a solid compound annual growth rate of six percent according to a 2023 CANIFARMA and INEGI study. That makes it, on paper, appear a highly attractive sector for investment,…
Global A new book by two pharma industry experts offers the first truly global perspective on the complexities of market access. Even the most innovative drug is useless if patients cannot afford or access it. As pharmaceutical innovation advances, market access strategies – determining who gets a drug, at what…
Global A wave of blockbuster biologics is set to lose patent protection, creating a major inflection point for the biosimilars market in 2025 and beyond. While Europe remains the global leader in biosimilar adoption, South Korea is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse, leveraging strong government support and industry investment. However, a…
Legal Handbook 1. What is the authorization process for the marketing of new drugs, biologics, medical devices, over-the-counter medications, and other medicinal products? The authorization process for marketing new drugs, biologics, medical devices, OTC, and other medicinal products is through a marketing authorization as detailed in question 3 of Chapter 1. …
Mexico Drawing on an industry track record of over 25 years, Fernando Fogarin has recently become the strategic project lead for emerging markets at women’s health specialist Organon. He shares his priorities and the particularities of the Mexican market, discussing the positive impact of the country’s upcoming biosimilars reform; Organon’s efforts…
Global Latin America will be the world’s fastest growing region for pharmaceuticals up to 2027, with a stunning expected compound annual growth rate of 22 percent, according to recent reporting from IQVIA. The Indian subcontinent can also expect sizeable growth over the next three years, although the US, Europe, and East…
Pharma Legal Handbook 1. Please describe the main cost containment policies in place in your country and their fundamental principles a. Pricing and impact of generic/biosimilar approval Currently there are no policies in place in this regard. b. Clawback/Payback/Discounts/Rebates In Portugal, the main mechanism for cost-containment is the prior evaluation, regulated…
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