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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…

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 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.…

Portugal Nuno Sousa details the development of Portugal’s clinical research ecosystem, highlighting the creation of the Clinical Academic Center of Braga (2CA-Braga) and its evolution. He emphasises the necessity of building on 2CA Braga’s successes to create a network of strong research centres across Portugal, making the country a more competitive…

Portugal Joana Branco of Biocant Park, Portugal’s pioneering biotech hub, delves into its strategic development and international impact since 2005. Branco highlights Biocant’s role in advancing the Portuguese life sciences sector, attracting around 43 companies with its state-of-the-art infrastructure and a collaborative ecosystem. Despite challenges such as Portugal’s size and the…

Portugal APDP is the association for people living with diabetes in Portugal, and the oldest such institution in the world. Deputy Clinical Director Dr Carolina Neves emphasises the APDP’s patient-centred approach to integrated diabetes care, its role in advocating for greater accessibility to treatments, why obesity treatment should be built into…

Portugal Marco Dietrich highlights some of the key challenges in Portugal’s healthcare system, Bayer Portugal’s continuing focus on introducing new products – particularly in diabetes, where Portugal has the highest prevalence in Europe –, and how he has led the strategic transformation of the affiliate focusing on agility and cost-effectiveness.  …

Portugal A staunch advocate for diversity and inclusion, Helena Freitas today leads the Portuguese affiliate of Sanofi, consistently ranked among the leading pharmaceutical firms in the country. With a focus on growth in the hospital setting as well as addressing the high incidence of diabetes in Portugal, Freitas is confident of…