France

Reflecting European reorganization of drug production in the context of the greater clarity of national policy, France's pharmaceutical exports rose 9.2% in 2005 to EUR16.7bn (US$21.3bn),... 2006-07-18

France's year-old National Cancer Institute (INCa) is receiving criticism from the Ministry of Finance and the local media for under-performing and questions have been raised over... 2006-07-07

France is grossly overestimating the prevalence of anxiety and depression within its borders, leading to the over-prescription of psychotropic drugs, according to a study conducted... 2006-07-07

Brazilian foreign ministry officials have announced that the country is to become involved in new international drug purchasing mechanisms. A new US$300mn scheme - including France,... 2006-07-07

The European Commission has registered French firm Sanofi-Aventis' potential blockbuster obesity drug, Acomplia (rimonabant), as an adjunct to diet and exercise for the treatment... 2006-06-23

French healthcare professionals have achieved their mid-year goal of a 66% market share for generic medicines and are optimistic that the year-end target of 70% can be achieved. The... 2006-06-12

France's biotechnology industry has recovered from a five-year slump and is currently booming, according to the Invest in France Agency. Investor confidence is returning to the sector... 2006-05-09

The French drugs regulator - Afssaps - has warned consumers about the side-effect profile for local firm Sanofi-Aventis' Agreal (veralipride), which is indicated for the treatment... 2006-04-25

A total of 11 patients have been hospitalised after taking a thyroid hormone product that was formulated at a Parisian pharmacy. Their symptoms include palpitations, fever, vomiting,... 2006-04-24

Spending on healthcare in France increased 2.8% in Q106, according to the health fund organisation CNAM. This rise is above the target growth level set under legislation. Healthcare... 2006-04-20