Interview with Catherine Bourrienne-Bautista, Managing Director, GEMME
Generic drugs were a very late arrival for the French market in comparison with other European markets and healthcare systems on a par with the French one. Today the gap…
Expanscience is a family owned, independent French pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetics laboratory, developing and manufacturing innovative osteoarthritis and skincare products. The company’s products, including two leading brands including Piascledine 300 and Mustela, are sold in more than 100 countries. With over 60 years of experience, Expanscience has built up a solid international reputation as an innovator and a specialist. The company prides itself in developing and marketing with active ingredients of natural origin for the French and international cosmetics industry. Thanks to a robust Corporate Social Responsibility program introduced over ten years ago, the company has made strong efforts in developing a sustainable and environmentally conscious business practice which has been recognized as exemplary by the AFAQ 26000 assessment in 2013. With a company motto: “Protecting Your Health Through Innovation,” Expanscience innovates to develop safe and effective solutions that do not harm people or the environment so that everyone can avoid osteoarthritis and skin problems.
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10 avenue de l’Arche
92419 – Courbevoie
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Tel : +33 (0)1 43 34 60 00
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