Venezuela

Latin America's erectile dysfunction (ED) market is recording strong sales, but competitive trends are shifting in the lucrative sector. Throughout the region, Pfizer's long-standing... 2006-08-18

In a joint declaration, South American health ministers meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, have called for greater flexibility on pharmaceutical patents. The statement comes at a time... 2006-08-01

Medicines regulations in Venezuela are overseen by the Rafael Angel National Hygiene Institute, which is part of the Ministry of Health (MoH). Medicines laws for both Rx and OTC medicines... 2006-07-31

According to data from IMS Health, the Andean pharmaceutical markets are continuing to expand steadily, although the rate of expansion varies widely between individual states. Encouragingly,... 2006-07-28

Ecuador has opened two new clinics treating eye disorders with assistance from Cuban medical personnel. The scheme - part of a region-wide initiative launched by the country's Marxist... 2006-07-27

Although 2005 was an exceptional year for Latin America's pharmaceuticals markets, new data confirms the view that the US dollar's declining international value distorts the picture.... 2006-06-07

Venezuelan authorities have launched a crackdown on pharmacies illicitly dispensing prescription antibiotics. The move has been linked to growing resistance to antibiotics, following... 2006-05-24

Indian pharmaceuticals trade commission Pharmexcil has completed a series of visits to Latin America and the Caribbean, identifying fresh opportunities in the region. According to... 2006-05-18

Venezuela has protested new data exclusivity legislation necessitated by US free trade agreements (FTAs) with Andean neighbours Peru, Colombia and Ecuador. Government officials claim... 2006-05-15

A civil court in Caracas, Venezuela, has upheld a claim of patent infringement brought by French drug major Sanofi-Aventis. The judgement implies that local firm Nolver and its marketing... 2006-04-25