Interview with Philippe Ranty, Managing Director, Actavis France
Most players entered the generic pharmaceutical industry in France in the late 1990s into the 2000s yet Actavis decided to enter much later – in late 2007 – through an…
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Actavis is the fifth largest generics company worldwide. In France, Actavis has been present since acquiring Labo Torlan in 2007. The groups domestic strategy can be characterized by three elements: a large product offer, a new approach of quality and customer relationship management and a strong involvement in sustainable development.
Actavis serves the French market through its Actavis France, Arrow Generiques and Medis businesses. The Company develops, manufactures and distributes a broad portfolio of products, including generic drugs for retail and hospital markets, OTC, cosmetics and mature products.
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