Interview with John Montgomery , CEO, Alphapharm
Alphapharm recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. In light of this significant milestone, would you give us a brief introduction to the company? Alphapharm started in 1982 in Brisbane with a…
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Tel: (602) 9298 3999
Web: http://www.alphapharm.com.au/
Alphapharm has been researching, developing and making generic medicines in Australia for more than 25 years. Millions of Australians take an Alphapharm generic medicine every day. Alphapharm has become the largest supplier of medicines to the subsidised PBS and Australia’s leader in generic medicines.
Alphapharm medicines are available Australia-wide. Alphapharm medicines are made to the highest global quality standards and exported to more than 50 countries, including those in Europe and the US.
Globally, Alphapharm is part of Mylan whose broad offering includes the world’s second largest portfolio of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and a powerful pipeline with more than 200 applications or dossiers pending regulatory approval. The structure of Alphapharm enables the company to leverage Mylan’s global platform while maintaining a very strong emphasis on meeting local market needs and expectations.
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