Peru

US-based Vanguard Pharmaceutical has signed a contract to sell the generics portfolio of India's Arbro Pharmaceutical in Latin America and the Caribbean. The deal gives Vanguard exclusive... 2008-08-04

In a move that demonstrates contrasting views of the importance of a local presence in emerging markets to innovative pharmaceutical companies, US-based Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS)... 2008-06-11

Peru has toughened its penalties for those convicted of counterfeit drug offences, demonstrating growing concern about the trade. A bill approved by Peru's Congressional Health Commission... 2008-06-04

In an effort to expand into South America and Western Europe, Indian healthcare provider Apollo Hospitals Group is evaluating acquisition targets in Peru and Spain. The group has... 2008-06-02

The Philippines and Peru are achieving the best results among developing countries in their treatment of childhood diseases and infant healthcare in general, according to a recent... 2008-05-09

Lending weight to BMI's positive forecast for Peru's generics market, the Ministry of Health (MINSA) has introduced a system of fines for doctors who repeatedly fail to suggest generic... 2008-03-26

Lending weight to BMI's positive forecast for Peru's generics market, the Ministry of Health (MINSA) has introduced a system of fines for doctors who repeatedly fail to suggest generic... 2008-03-26

Peru's Ministry of Health (Minsa) aims to provide health coverage to an additional 2mn residents by the end of 2007, according to Carlos Vallejos Sologuren, the country's health minister.... 2007-07-12

The debate over the future of free trade accords and a national industrial policy in Peru is intensifying as developments in the US raise the likelihood of a renewed push for a deal... 2007-05-14

For Peru's pharmaceuticals and healthcare market, the main development over the past few months has been the September 2006 launch of a new five-year healthcare plan named 'Salud... 2007-04-30