Industry Developments
Turkey
BMI View: A key driver behind Turkey's continued double-digit growth in health expenditure is the country's improved health insurance coverage. The implementation of state-funded health...
2010-09-01Greece
BMI View: The introduction of a new method to calculate drug prices in Greece will increase some drug prices and reduce others. The industry's reaction to the pricing method has so...
2010-08-27Bulgaria
BMI View: The outlook for pharmaceutical companies operating in Bulgaria is deteriorating. Disagreements between hospitals and the national funding bodies are a key concern for the...
2010-08-16Romania
BMI View: While Romania's healthcare system faces immense challenges in the short to medium term, it is unlikely that the provision of medical services will collapse due to budget shortfalls,...
2010-08-11Czech Republic
BMI View: The new centre-right coalition's plans for the healthcare sector in the Czech Republic are broadly favourable in terms of financial sustainability and positive implications...
2010-08-10Turkey
We have revised upwards our forecast for pharmaceutical expenditure in the Turkey, following the BMI Country Risk team's amendment of medium-term economic growth prospects.
2010-08-06Hungary
Gedeon Richter, the leading pharmaceutical producer in Hungary, has released its H110 financial results. Weakness in the local currency meant that exports boosted the bottom line. In...
2010-08-05Egypt
Alliance Boots has become the majority shareholder in Hedef Alliance, increasing its stake in the Turkish company from 50% to 60% for an undisclosed sum
2010-07-30
