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Saudi Arabia Some of the most significant stories coming out of Saudi Arabia’s dynamic pharmaceutical industry, including Spanish firm Cinfa’s decision to reinforce its presence in the country, how Saudi and other Middle Eastern countries are becoming major importers of Korean biomedical products, and the USD 335 million funding injection secured by…

Egypt BD’s Loay Badr outlines the rationale behind the medtech giant’s recent establishment of a direct presence in Egypt, the significant opportunities for medical device players in the country as it embarks on an ambitious healthcare transformation programme, and how the firm plans to impact and save even more patient lives…

LatAm As selected by the Generics & Biosimilars Initiative (GABI), these are the top ten pharma companies ranked by turnover in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico for 2021. As the chart shows, the Argentinian and Brazilian Top Tens are dominated by domestic companies, while multinationals hold sway in Colombia and…

Brazil Renata Mihich, a 25-year DHL veteran, recently took on a new role as Head of LatAm for Italian healthcare logistics specialist BOMI GROUP. At a moment of career transformation, BOMI GROUP is also on the verge of a big change with UPS Healthcare acquiring the company earlier this year. Mihich…

USA A boom in decentralised clinical trials was an unexpected effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. However, these trials require expertise and technology that can differ significantly from those needed for clinical trials, as Curavit Clinical Research’s Joel Morse writes in the DIA Global Forum’s special November 2022 issue…

France An early bronchiolitis outbreak has put French paediatric hospital services under pressure and forced the government to react with the provision of EUR 150 million in emergency funds, but this crisis is by no means the first for French healthcare. France’s healthcare system, based on a statutory health insurance (SHI)…

Pharma Legal Handbook Biosimilars and biologics in Canada: A legal guide. Prepared in association with Fasken, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Canada, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   1. Are biosimilar medicines considered the same as generic medicines in your country? A biosimilar is…

Pharma Legal Handbook Want to know more about the localization in Canada? Read on! Prepared in association with Fasken, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Canada, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   1. Are there any rules or regulations requiring and/or encouraging localization in your…

Pharma Legal Handbook All legal aspects surrounding orphan drugs and rare diseases in Canadian Pharma. Prepared in association with Fasken, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Canada, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   1. What is the definition of Rare Diseases in your country? In…

Pharma Legal Handbook The legal framework for cannabinoid drugs, medical cannabis and opioids in Canada. Prepared in association with Fasken, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Canada, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? Yes. Cannabinoids can…

Pharma Legal Handbook An insight into upcoming regulatory reforms affecting Canadian pharma. Prepared in association with Fasken, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Canada, available to purchase here for USD 99.   1. Are there proposals for reform or significant change to the healthcare system? There are three significant…

Pharma Legal Handbook The low-down on the situation regarding patents and trademarks in Canadian pharma. Prepared in association with Fasken, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Canada, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   1. What are the basic requirements to obtain patent and trademark protection?…