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regulation “We believe the future lies with Universal health coverage and the formulation of one and only healthcare, with the merger of public and private sector under one reimbursement system” says the President of PhAMA.    With the introduction of healthcare as one of the 12 National Key Economic Areas (NKEA)…

cost containment “Cost containment measures are not just a Polish story, but a European reality,” says Marcin Hanczaruk, general manager at Amgen. “The Reimbursement Act is a real revolution, but it has brought both benefits and shortcomings. One consequence is that Poland has the lowest average price of medicine in the European…

regulation PEMANDU’s Director for the Healthcare National Key Economic Area gives a thorough understanding of the various entry point projects that were implemented since 2010 to help Malaysia become a high income nation by 2020 and a reference in terms of healthcare quality worldwide.   How would you describe the healthcare…

regulatory Eduardo Loyola has been at the helm of Heel’s Chilean affiliate for almost a decade. Prior to his appointment at Heel, Loyola was part of a working group that is responsible for the current regulatory framework for natural products. Loyola elaborates on the innovative marketing strategies Heel has undertaken to…

regulatory PharmaBoardroom first interviewed Erik Lommerde as general manager of Novo Nordisk Netherlands four years ago. In his new role as general manager of Novo Nordisk Spain & Portugal, he discusses the urgent need for government to trust in and collaborate with the subsidiary in preventative measures for diabetes, as well…

GMP Poland’s Main Pharmaceutical Inspector discusses the dangers behind falsified medicines and the need to control internet pharmacies. She also showcases the great power Poland holds as a manufacturing country with over 200 manufacturers. Can you please start by introducing your organization, Main Pharmaceutical Inspectorate, and explain how it fits within…

law “The advantage of working in a law firm such as SRS Advogados is that it favors specialization in specific legal areas, such as life sciences, in order to meet the client’s needs. The regulatory aspects require study and preparation and are the main aspects of the legal advice of the…

Infarmed Eurico Castro Alves, president of Portugal’s regulatory agency Infarmed, talks about the biggest challenges facing the regulation of health products in the country today, and introduces new initiatives aimed at positioning Infarmed as a regulator of reference worldwide.   You have been president of Infarmed since 2012. What have been some…

Pfizer “Although Pfizer is today one of the major contributors to Investigator-Initiated Research in Portugal in very important areas like inflammation, vaccines and rare diseases, it is also important that we reverse the trends observed concerning our levels of local investment in R&D, namely through the attraction of more clinical trials…

Generics Mario Martins, General Manager of Cegedim Portugal discusses the changes that his affiliate has made to adapt to the new realities of the Portuguese marketplace, and explains how a business diversification strategy helped the Company maintain a strong presence in a tough environment.   In what ways have you redesigned…

CEO Talk In the second part of this two-part interview, the chairman of TTY looks back at his experiences in the Taiwanese market, and assess what could have been done differently with his company. He also offers advice to the next generation of Taiwanese pharmaceutical companies. To read the first part of…

partnering David Setboun, Country President of AstraZeneca, discusses the opportunities that the Portuguese market can bring despite economic downturn, and the future of the Portuguese affiliate in expanding to new therapeutic areas. In what way do you think the pharmaceutical industry can act as an engine of economic recovery and development…