The financialisation of Big Pharma

The affordability of and access to medicines has become a controversial topic. One of the key arguments put forward in defence of high drug prices is the cost of developing new products. In this report, we examine the role of a financialised business model in justifying the cost of medicines and the profit margins of pharmaceutical companies.

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The Schazoo Pharmaceutical Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.

For more than half a century, Schazoo Laboratories has been working to provide health care for the people nationally and internationally. Founded by Mian Ghulam Qadir (Father), Mian Shuja ur Rehman (Son) and Mian Zaka ur Rehman (Son) in 1951. With Mian Shuja ur Rehman as its 1st Managing Director, Schazoo has evolved into a diversified health care company that discovers, develops, manufactures and markets innovative products that span the continuum of care from prevention to treatment and cure.

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Seize the digital momentum

whitePaper | January 23, 2023

Investments in biopharmaceutical (biopharma) research and development (R&D) continue to fuel innovation and shape the future of health. However, this year’s analysis demonstrates that despite impressive examples of innovative products the step-change in improved productivity seen in 2021 has not continued.

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Advancements in Drug Development and Formulation

whitePaper | December 13, 2022

A recent e-symposium presented insights into the latest research and innovative solutions to help shorten timeto-market, reduce development costs, increase yield, and assure quality and pharmacopoeia compliance throughout the drug development process.

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Association for Accessible Medicines Drug Shortages

whitePaper | June 22, 2023

Generic medicines are the backbone of the U.S. prescription drug market, supplying more than 9 out of every 10 prescriptions. And the availability of generic medicines overall is remarkably stable even during challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How to improve manufacturing process efficiency to increase speed-to-market

whitePaper | November 18, 2022

Research by McKinsey on the operational practices of more than 25 global pharmaceutical manufacturers found that the top companies are more than twice as productive as their counterparts.

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Understanding Net Pharmaceutical Expenditure Dynamics in Europe

whitePaper | April 12, 2022

The level of pharmaceutical expenditure is closely watched and often commented upon, but the composition of that expenditure and its dynamics are not as well understood.

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How to Choose the Right Contract Manufacturing Organisation for Your Pharmaceutical Product

whitePaper | November 21, 2022

Contract manufacturing can enhance the drug development process by creating effective processes, increasing manufacturing efficiencies, and reducing overhead costs.

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Spotlight

The Schazoo Pharmaceutical Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.

For more than half a century, Schazoo Laboratories has been working to provide health care for the people nationally and internationally. Founded by Mian Ghulam Qadir (Father), Mian Shuja ur Rehman (Son) and Mian Zaka ur Rehman (Son) in 1951. With Mian Shuja ur Rehman as its 1st Managing Director, Schazoo has evolved into a diversified health care company that discovers, develops, manufactures and markets innovative products that span the continuum of care from prevention to treatment and cure.

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