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South Korea South Korea has carved a place for itself as a dominant player in the global pharma and med-tech manufacturing industry with national companies Samsung Biologics and Celltrion leading the way. In 2019, the South Korean government announced a USD 1.7 billion five-year plan to fund biotech-related projects with the intention…

Global AstraZeneca recently announced plans to continue investing in China, the company’s second largest market after the United States, with the construction of a production facility that will serve as its regional headquarters in Qingdao, Shandong. The plans were announced during the third Qingdao Multinationals Summit. “To further promote the development…

China Some of the most significant recent stories emanating from Chinese healthcare and life sciences, including why the development of a domestic mRNA COVID vaccine – widely acknowledged as an essential tool to shifting away from the country’s zero-COVID policy – is under threat from new mutations of the virus. Other…

Brazil The latest from Brazilian Pharma, including the approval of home grown cannabis for medical use, Cellera Farma’s partnership with Ferring, a considerable increase in demand for oncology drugs, and a dire diabetes prediction.   Brazil court approves home grown cannabis for medical use (ABC News) A top court in Brazil…

Singapore The latest healthcare and pharma news from Singapore, including the partnership between Boehringer Ingelheim and A*STAR for targeted cancer therapies, Amgen’s sponsorship of biotech incubator, NSG BioLabs, and Tessa Therapeutics’ USD 126 million funding round.   Boehringer Ingelheim / A*STAR partner on targeted cancer therapies (BioSpectrum Asia) Boehringer Ingelheim and…

Pharma Legal Handbook Biosimilars & biologics in Brazil – a comprehensive legal overview. Prepared in association with Trench, Rossi e Watanabe one of Brazil’s most prestigious law firms, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Brazil, which can be purchased for GBP 119, here.   1. Are biosimilar medicines considered the same as generic…

Pharma Legal Handbook Want to know more about localization in Brazil? Read on! Prepared in association with Trench, Rossi e Watanabe one of Brazil’s most prestigious law firms, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Brazil, which can be purchased for GBP 119, here.   1. Are there any rules or regulations requiring and/or…

Pharma Legal Handbook The key facts about orphan drugs & rare diseases in Brazil. Prepared in association with Trench, Rossi e Watanabe one of Brazil’s most prestigious law firms, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Brazil, which can be purchased for GBP 119, here.   1. What is the definition of Rare Diseases…

Pharma Legal Handbook All about cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Brazil. Prepared in association with Trench, Rossi e Watanabe one of Brazil’s most prestigious law firms, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Brazil, which can be purchased for GBP 119, here.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in…

Pharma Legal Handbook A brief insight into upcoming regulatory reforms in Brazilian pharma. Prepared in association with Trench, Rossi e Watanabe one of Brazil’s most prestigious law firms, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Brazil, which can be purchased for GBP 119, here.   1. Are there proposals for reform or significant change to…

Pharma Legal Handbook An overview of the legal framework for patents and trademarks for pharmaceuticals in Brazil. Prepared in association with Trench, Rossi e Watanabe one of Brazil’s most prestigious law firms, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Brazil, which can be purchased for GBP 119, here.    1. What are the basic requirements…

Pharma Legal Handbook The ins and outs of product liability in Brazilian pharma. Prepared in association with Trench, Rossi e Watanabe one of Brazil’s most prestigious law firms, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Brazil, which can be purchased for GBP 119, here.   1. What types of liability are recognized in your jurisdiction?…