Industry Developments

Improving its domestic credentials and export capabilities, Ukrainian firm Halychpharm has received a certificate of GMP compliance for injectable drugs packaged in ampoules from... 2006-09-14

The pharmaceutical sector was a driving force behind a the growth in Israel's s export sector in H106. According to the Manufacturers Association of Israel, foreign drug sales rose... 2006-09-14

Jordan-based generic drugmaker Hikma Pharmaceuticals has unveilled a 9.5% increase in profits for H106, driven by strong revenue growth for is branded and injectable drug businesses.... 2006-09-13

South African healthcare group Tiger Brands is to acquire local consumer health company Designer Group Holdings for an undisclosed fee. The purchase, which is subject to approval... 2006-09-12

UAE-based drugmaker Julphar has recorded sales of AED641mn (US$174.52mn) for the financial year 2005/2006, a 17% increase on the previous year. Strong sales in the private sector,... 2006-09-11

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is concerned about a new drug-resistant strain of Tuberculosis (TB) - known as XDR-TB - that has been discovered in South Africa and is considered... 2006-09-08

Israeli legal experts have highlighted recent amendments to the country's 'R&D Law', which are expected to ease the transfer of technologies abroad. It is hoped that the reforms... 2006-09-06

New research suggests that the introduction of ARV therapy for 50% of infected people could dramatically reduce the impact of the disease in South Africa. The study, conducted by... 2006-07-25

Former US President Bill Clinton has completed a tour of sub-Saharan Africa on behalf of his Foundation's efforts to combat HIV/AIDS. The organisation, which was instrumental in extracting... 2006-07-25

US drug distribution giant Cardinal Health has entered the Nigerian market, and is calling for the country to adopt sophisticated supply-chain management systems. The recommendations,... 2006-07-25