Interview: Mark Yang, Country Manager, Hospira Taiwan
In 2010, you began your last interview with us by mentioning two things: that because of the nature of this affiliate’s portfolio—with only 35% of revenues generated by pharma at…
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Hospira is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company dedicated to Advancing Wellness™ through the right people and the right products. As the world leader in specialty generic injectable pharmaceuticals, Hospira offers one of the broadest portfolios of generic acute-care and oncology injectables, as well as integrated infusion therapy and medication management solutions.
The name ‘Hospira’ is derived from the words hospital, spirit, inspire and the Latin word spero, which means hope. It reflects the company’s primary market focus and expresses the hope and optimism that are critical in the healthcare industry.
Hospira focuses mainly on medical devices in the Taiwanese market, but is currently looking to expand its portfolio and increase its offering of generic drugs.
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