PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR : WHAT HAS BEEN ACHIEVED OVER THE PAST 4 YEARS ?

Almost four years have passed since the Government adopted its action plan to boost the pharmaceutical sector. This period has been marked by a series of initiatives aimed at ensuring the availability, quality and accessibility of pharmaceutical products, while at the same time strengthening the national industry.

In this newsletter, we look at the key achievements and trends in this strategic sector.

Key points

1. A review of achievements almost four years after the adoption of the
   government’s action plan to boost the pharmaceutical sector.
2. Major developments since the adoption of the plan: increase in local
   production, reduction in imports, expansion of the industrial fabric and
   diversification of supply.
3. Export strategy: measures taken to boost pharmaceutical exports,
   particularly to Africa.
4. Promotion of research and innovation: draft decree to promote clinical trials,
   research and innovation.
5. Advances in digitalisation, with the introduction of a dedicated digital
   platform by the Ministry for Industry and Pharmaceutical Production, aimed
   at guaranteeing the availability and traceability of medicines and combating
   illicit commercial practices. 

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