Zydus Philippines Launched In New Generic Drive That Worries Some
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Philippines government officials hailed the launching of a subsidiary of Indian drug maker Zydus Cadila as bringing much-needed generic competition to the Philippines. But the head of the Drugstores Association of the Philippines said he was worried the presence of Zydus Philippines and other drug importers would lead to a saturation of the drugs' market, causing harm to the local pharmaceutical industry. She warned that local companies might find it difficult to compete with MNCs attracted by the country's new law encouraging cheaper drugs. (Click here for more