Netherlands

Thomson Financial has reported that Schering Plough's Organon was among seven companies that were fined a combined EUR1.3mn (US$2.1mn) for paying bribes to Saddam Hussein's regime... 2008-07-17

Dutch citizens are the most satisfied with the workings of their healthcare system, according to a recent survey by Harris Interactive. Of the 10 developed countries canvassed, the... 2008-07-09

Dutch electronics company Philips has completed the initial phase of a seven-year project to modernise Zambia's healthcare infrastructure. Involving medical hardware and the associated... 2008-06-30

Netherlands-based Royal Philips Electronics has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), making it the DHA's preferred partner in future projects.... 2008-06-18

In a development that could significantly cut the cost of producing biopharmaceuticals, Dutch firms DSM Biologics and Crucell have announced record yield results using Crucell's human... 2008-06-17

As a result of the growing popularity of investing in ethical companies, along with the ongoing goal of providing developing countries with better access to medicines, the Netherlands-based... 2008-06-16

A new transition agreement regarding pharmaceutical prices has come into effect in the Netherlands.

Dutch pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor OPG is looking to expand its pharmacy network in Poland despite the challenging conditions in 2007. OPG currently owns around 400... 2008-03-03

A developer has pulled out of a EUR60mn (US$88.08mn) scientific park project in the Netherlands after a campaign by animal rights activists who claimed that the facilities would be... 2008-01-10

The Dutch Health Ministry is considering a controversial new policy whereby members of the public who donate a kidney will be given free health insurance for life. The proposals are... 2008-01-02