EGA Introduces a Code of Conduct for the Manufacture of Generic and Biosimilar Medicines in the EU

Following the adoption of the European Commission guiding principles promoting good governance in the pharmaceutical sector initiated by the former vice-president of the Commission, Antonio Tajani, the EGA (European Generic and Biosimilar medicines Association) stated its commitment on ethics and transparency by introducing its Code of Conduct. The Bulgarian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (BG Pharma), as a member of EGA, also introduces these standards to its Code of Conduct and shall work consistently for their application.

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The 2015 Campaign against the spread of the bluetongue disease started on time

Vaccination against bluetongue has started since the first week of March, within the efficacy season required, before culicoides, mosquitoes spreading the disease have started flying. The Campaign is in accordance with the approved national plan and EC sanction, confirmed the Executive Director of the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency, Prof. Plamen Mollov, at a special press conference. Vaccines for a total amount of BGN 4 625 000 were supplied by relevant decision of the Government. Brussels will reimburse half of that amount.

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Silver from the Louvre – Boscoreale Treasure

Sopharma AD, as a member of the Association "Committee for Support of the Bulgarian Antiques Exhibition at the Louvre", is sponsor of the exhibition "Silver from the Louvre – Boscoreale Treasure". The exhibition is at the National Archeological Museum in Sofia until 23 August 2015.

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Unintended consequences

This is the result when you succeed in connecting some people with other people through your brand, going beyond the usual business of your company. One of the most innovative communication approaches for winning recognition of the brand you believe in and want to be a part of people's lives and emotions. It turned out that we started that level of communication already in 2011. At the time, we went out into parks and squares all over the country to take free measurements of vital indicators of everyone willing that and for this purpose we opened posts at SCS pharmacies.

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Italian Ambassador with Two Trophies from 'Diplomats and Friends'

Italian Ambassador Marco Conticelli won two trophies in the 7th edition of $Diplomats & Friends" tennis tournament that completed today and took place at the tennis courts of the National Tennis Center at Knyaz-Borisova Gradina in Sofia. Ambassador Conticelli defended his single status from the previous year after outplaying the Ambassador of Denmark, Christian Kønigsfeld in the final in category "Over 50 years". The Italian added to his success the cup for first place in pairs, where his partner was Svetoslav Stankov (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

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Scientists from around the world: Bulgarian medicinal product is a top news headline in the fight against smoking

A Bulgarian medicinal product is the most efficient device for smoking cessation. This has been announced by New Zealand scientists as a conclusion from an independent study conducted by them. They carried out a study to compare the effect of the Bulgarian Tabex® - one of the leading products in Sopharma's portfolio, and the nicotine-replacement therapy (CASCAID). The results were published in the prestigious medical journal The New England Journal of Medicine.

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Ensuring health equity and access to quality and effective treatment for patients in Europe and worldwide

In his inaugural speech at the 21st Annual Conference of the European Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (EGA), EGA President Mr Nick Haggar said that the European industry for generic and biosimilar medicines “fulfils its mission by providing high quality medicines for patients in Europe, increasing their access to effective treatment and partnering for sustainable healthcare”.

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Ognian Donev: Pro-generic medicine policy favors society

According to one of the purposes of the latest healthcare strategy, Bulgaria has to spend more public funds for medical treatment of patients with generic medicines, which are much cheaper than the original drugs. Thus, this country would be able to save a substantial amount of money. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sopharma pharmaceutical company Ognian Donev told Radio Bulgaria that the authorities have to put more efforts into the country’s pro-generic medicine policy: “We are still waiting to see real policy in this field.

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