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India Mohal Sarabhai, managing director of Ambalal Sarabhai Enterprises Limited (ASE) on transforming his family’s failing century-old business and creating new companies beneath the ASE Holdings umbrella, including a joint venture with Co-Diagnostics, CoSara Diagnostics, that span areas from diagnostics to APIs. He highlights CoSara Diagnostics’ tuberculosis (TB) and human papillomavirus…

Portugal The Portuguese Association of Hospital Pharmacists (APFH) is dedicated to the education and training of over 1000 hospital pharmacists; essential members of the multidisciplinary teams needed to tackle serious illnesses in the hospital setting. APFH President Patricia Cavaco outlines how her organisation attempts to elevate the role of hospital pharmacists…

CEE Some of the biggest stories coming out of the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region’s pharma industry, including the European Bank’s EUR 25 million investment in Pelion Group; the amendments to Poland’s drug reimbursement act; Pfizer’s legal proceedings against Hungary, Poland and Romania, and Egis Pharma’s expansion beyond Hungary.  …

Europe Obesity is pharma’s new El Dorado. Following the spectacular market success and sky-high sales projections of next-generation obesity treatments, many actors – both large and small – are looking to carve out a slice of this huge growth market. Those who made a bet on obesity years in advance are…

India Dr Arunish Chawla details the policy strategies underlying the explosive prospected growth of India’s pharmaceutical sector to USD 120-150 billion by 2030, including rigorous adherence to international quality standards. Highlighting regulatory reforms and India’s nuanced stance on intellectual property, Dr Chawla envisions India as a balanced player in healthcare across…

Portugal João Rito introduces Bluebio Alliance, a Portuguese association focusing on bio-based marine resources and their sustainable utilisation. Rito’s work involves extensive collaboration across sectors, including pharmaceuticals, to promote the blue bioeconomy, and he emphasises the importance of sustainable practices in harnessing marine bioresources, such as fish, seaweed, and coral, for…

Portugal Boehringer Ingelheim has a 60-year history in Portugal and, despite challenges in terms of market access and reimbursement delays, remains fully committed to providing innovative healthcare solutions in the country. General Manager Sandra Marques outlines how the firm has established itself as a major player in Portugal’s prescription retail market,…

Portugal From software development to sales and consultancy, Alexandre Leiria today heads up the Life Sciences, Healthcare, and Manufacturing arm of digital-focused consultancy Capgemini in Portugal. He discusses Capgemini’s role in advancing digital transformation in the Portuguese healthcare sector. Despite progress, challenges remain, such as the need for further investments and…

India At a transformational moment for Indian pharma, OPPI’s Anil Matai outlines how the country’s government is more receptive to innovation and action-oriented than ever before, how the industry is increasingly aligning with global standards to foster an innovation transition, and the importance of always bearing patiennt accessibility in mind in…

India Solid dosage forms like capsules and tablets make up over 70 percent of all medicines prescribed globally. In the view of Ajit Singh, chairman of Indian solid dosage form pioneer ACG, these products continue to be the “backbone” of the pharmaceutical industry and hold particular relevance given ongoing global debates…

India Pharmexcil’s Ravi Uday Bhaskar discusses how Indian pharma is rebuilding global confidence in its exports via a focus on quality, expanding into high-potential new markets like those in Latin America, and adapting to global trends like the US Inflation Reduction Act and changing European regulations.   Despite global economic challenges,…

Portugal Dr João Filipe Raposo outlines the importance of a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to diabetes care management, an approach embodied by the APDP – Diabetes Portugal. He also touches on the APDP’s unique patient-centric model and the digital future of diabetes care.   I am optimistic that diabetes care will improve.…