Interview with Thierry Poiraud, General Manager, Menarini France
This year Menarini will launch several new products in France to add to its current portfolio. Apart from this, can you tell us about activities and position in France? Our…
Address: Menarini Building 1 rue du Jura 94633 Rungis Cedex BP 40528, France
Tel: 01 45 60 77 20
Web: http://www.menarini.fr/accueil/
Menarini started up its operations in Feb 1992 with a product portfolio acquired through an exchange of products with Sanofi. From this base, the affiliate ventured onto the French market and in 1993 it launched an original gel with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, and in a few months time it became the leader in this therapeutic class. Three innovative cardiovascular products have been launched successively in 2002 and 2004.
MENARINI, 1 Italian pharmaceutical group, today operates in over 100 countries. With over 2.6 billion euros in turnover, 12 500 employees, the Menarini Group is the 20th in European rankings and 36th in the world rankings.
France: 112.5 million euros in 2008; employs 600 (heavy growth in last 5 years, double # last 3 years and wants 150m euro for 2010)
Distribution of turnover: 30% Self-Medication – Ethical Drugs 70%
Commercial/Mkting autonomy for HQ
2 launches in 2009: cardiology, angina pectoris
Sports medicine and Rhumatology in France
Present in the most important therapeutic areas of greatest importance, including:
• Cardiovascular Products
• Gastro-intestinal Products
• Antibiotics / Respiratory System Products
• Diabetes
• Anti-inflammatory agents / Analgesics
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