Tagged with Natural Medicine

France Jaques Chevallet, CEO of Arkopharma, a European leader in herbal medicines and dietary supplements, discusses the company’s development over recent years while sharing his assessment on the current condition of the natural health product market and the role it can play as a partner to preventative care and healthcare sustainability.…

Spain Eduardo Barriga, general manager of Boiron, the homeopathic market leader in Spain, discusses the company’s approach to the Spanish market since he took the position two years ago. Furthermore, Barriga explains how despite criticism, Spain is a strong market for the company and how he plans to transform the mindset…

Malaysia Halal pharmaceuticals – medicines that do not contain any alcohol, parts of animals such as dogs, pigs, bees, or any other substances prohibited as ‘haram’ under Shariah law – are becoming increasingly widespread globally. This trend is especially prevalent in the Asia Pacific region, where the significant Muslim populations of…

France Since 1978, Alban Muller has been a point of reference for natural ingredients in cosmetics, pharma and nutraceuticals. In this interview, Mr. Muller, founder and CEO, explains the strategic role of the company’s ecologically-responsible production in the competitive international arena.   A circular economy is not a hippy fantasy, but…

France Jacques Vernin, president of FACOPHAR Santé – the French association representing companies involved in the natural and herbal health space, explains its role and the future of the organization in participating in social dialogue, shaping regulations and promoting French excellence in the field of herbal ingredients.   Could you please…

Regulation Herbal-based medicines or botanics have attracted strong attention around the world as part of a growing consumer enthusiasm for natural products, and in the face of a ‘prescription cascade’ in which severe side effects from combinations of classic medicine are becoming a health risk in themselves. However, regulatory frameworks have,…

Canada Boiron Canada is the sixth largest affiliate of Boiron’s global operations (in terms of sales), and under Daniel Dereser’s leadership, the company intends to change the perception of homeopathic medicine in Canada, providing a more informed choice to patients. The CEO touches on global homeopathic trends, the stable family environment…