New Drugs Approved in Canada 2018
In total there were 27 new active substances (NASs) approved in Canada in 2018, 18 prescription pharmaceutical…
AMERICAS
Cannabis and Narcotics for Medicinal Use in Mexico
Representatives of Olivares, one of the leading law firms in Mexico, explain the evolving status of cannabis and…
The USA’s Safe Importation Action Plan: Trump’s Pharma…
In a bid to make tangible progress on the issue of lowering prescription drug pricing before the 2020 presidential…
Puerto Rico Pharma Exports Snapshot
Puerto Rico is far in the lead as the US state or territory that produces the most pharmaceutical products for…
“Watch Out! Unsophisticated AI in Healthcare Can Perpetuate Bias”
As the healthcare industry continues to hype about AI’s potential to be transformative, it is important to…
US Pharma Could do a Lot More to Embrace the Consumer
PwC’s Kelly Barnes examines how the US pharmaceutical sector is having to rethink its relationship with…
An International Approach to Boosting the US Biosimilars Market
Chip Davis of the Association for Accessible Medicines argues that learning from the European biosimilars approval…
Top 10 Drugs in Canada 2017
The Top 10 bestselling patented medicines in Canada for 2017. Janssen sold CND 938.1 million of its Remicade…
Mexico’s Commitment to Prevention & Primary Care
Cristobal Thompson is the Executive Director at AMIIF (Asociacion Mexicana de Industrias de Investigacion…
In Conversation
Rolando Medina -Managing Director of Operations, FedEx Express Puerto Rico and Caribbean Region
Rolando Medina, managing director of operations at FedEx Express Puerto Rico, explains how FedEx Express is positioning itself as the partner of choice for the pharmaceutical industry by investing in state-of the-art facilities, ensuring product integrity through innovative solutions, and proofing operations against potential national disasters. As Puerto Rico is one the largest manufacturing hub in pharma and biotech,…
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Elizabeth Plaza
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Ginette Petitpas Taylor
Minister | Health Canada
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CEO | Valeant Pharmaceutical International
Rayne Waller
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Norman E. Sharpless
Commissioner | FDA
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Latest Reports
Focus on Brazil
Why Pharma Needs Transformational Leaders
Rodrigo Araujo of global organizational consulting firm Korn Ferry outlines what…
The Big Chill: Temperature-Sensitive Pharma Logistics in…
When combining the sheer size of Brazil - the fifth largest country in the world…
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Focus on USA
5 Ways to Achieve a Sustainable US Health System
In the face of rising costs in American healthcare, Carla Smith outlines five…
US Medicare Vows to Increase Payments for Cell & Gene…
Medicare, a national health insurance program in the United States covering…
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Focus on Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican Pharma: How to Attract Top Talent
Puerto Rico’s close-knit pharmaceutical sector is aiming to attract new talent…
A New Era for Puerto Rican Pharma Manufacturing? GK CMO…
GK CMO, a Puerto Rican contract manufacturing organization (CMO) recently…
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Focus on Mexico
The Ideal Pharma Country Manager: Mexico (Korn Ferry)
What traits, competencies and drivers do you need to be a successful pharma…
Fighting Corruption in Mexican Pharma
Cristobal Thompson of the AMIIF examines the steps forward that Mexican pharma…
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Focus on Colombia
Colombia: The Great Indian Investment Wave
With the onset of universal public healthcare, new types of foreign actors have…
Colombia: Ramping up the Local Footprint
With Latin America’s best healthcare system in terms of both coverage and…
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Focus on Canada
Patents: A Key Factor in Winning the Cannabis Arms Race
A new white paper from Fasken law firm asserts that the early filing of patents…
Comprehensive Access to Medicines should be the Priority for…
Canada is the only developed country with a universal healthcare system that…
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Legal Q&As
Patents & Trademarks: Ecuador
A structured legal guide about patents & trademarks in Ecuadorian Pharma. Prepared in association…
Regulatory, Pricing and Reimbursement: Brazil
A brief legal overview of the situation regarding the regulation, pricing and reimbursement of pharmaceuticals in…
Marketing, Manufacturing, Packaging & Labeling, Advertising: Chile
The key facts about marketing, manufacturing, packaging & labeling, and advertising in Chile. Prepared in…
Colombia: The Great Indian Investment Wave
With the onset of universal public healthcare, new types of foreign actors have been spying fresh opportunities to…
Cannabis: The Emergence of a New Paradigm in Healthcare
Mark Ware, the Chief Medical Officer of Canopy Growth Corporation, has intensely investigated the effects of…
Mexican Medtech: A Well Oiled Machine?
Mexico’s medical device segment displays promising growth indicators, with innovative companies providing…
The Big Chill: Temperature-Sensitive Pharma Logistics in Brazil
When combining the sheer size of Brazil – the fifth largest country in the world – with its tropical…
“To Beat Diabetes, Governments Must Prioritise Patient Engagement”
Jan Hux, the president and CEO of Diabetes Canada calls for governments to place greater importance on partnerships…
Puerto Rico’s Pharma Bosses: “Focus Less on Tax Breaks, More on…
A group of industry experts who attended the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association Convention this June 2019 have…