Country reports

Our Country Reports, published in Pharmaceutical Market Europe, explore the business and healthcare environment in a specific country, in Europe or beyond, developing or developed. The reports take an in-depth look at the impact of disease burden on healthcare budgets and treatment provision; how healthcare is financed; the population’s willingness to self-treat; the biggest pharma companies in the region; alongside the appetite, capacity and appropriateness of manufacturing infrastructure and the impact of the regulatory environment and much more...

Country report: Italy

Country report: Italy

Italy emerged from economic recession in 2010 with gross domestic product (GDP) growing one per cent on rising exports; economic growth will, however, be slow and modest until 2015

20 Jun 2011

Country report: Turkey

Country report: Turkey

Turkey has always been a bridge between Europe and Asia with untapped potential in a variety of industries. With a population of about 75 million and GDP growth of 7.8 per cent based on IMF's 2010 forecast, it represents a unique opportunity for the pharmaceutical industry.

25 May 2011

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Country report: Sweden

Although the Swedish economy is predominantly based on the exports of raw materials and industrial products, the country also has a strong heritage of pharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing and exported pharmaceutical products at a value of SEK68bn in 2009 (7 per cent of total exports).

12 Apr 2011

Country report: China

Country report: China

China's healthcare reforms include incremental investment of RMB850bn by 2011, to support universal healthcare coverage for China's population of 1.3 billion, with further plans for primary healthcare insurance schemes and construction of urban and rural primary healthcare medical facilities

25 Mar 2011

Focus on Germany

Focus on Germany

While Germany has long been one of Europe’s most attractive pharmaceutical markets thanks to free pricing, this is set to change soon under new regulation with particular focus on price negotiations for patent-protected drugs

21 Feb 2011

Focus on Slovakia

Focus on Slovakia

The Slovak healthcare system has undergone significant reform in recent years, and the new Government’s policies look set to continue this change

04 Nov 2010

Focus on Spain

Focus on Spain

Overstretched primary care services, drug price pressure resulting from the global financial crisis and regionally managed healthcare budgets together create a challenging environment for the pharmaceutical industry

15 Sep 2010

Focus on UK

Focus on UK

With a new coalition Government and the global financial crisis to face, the UK is entering an uncertain future. After many years of support, the NHS will have to contend with less funds and the demands of an ageing population

07 Jul 2010

Focus on the Netherlands

Focus on the Netherlands

In a healthcare system where insurers wield increasing power, huge pressure is being exerted to cut prices of both branded and generic drugs

09 Mar 2010

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