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Broader view: Fresenius Nephrocare − the largest chain of dialysis centres in PolandClick and register to open this news

Fresenius Nephrocare is responsible for a major shake-up on the Polish market for renal dialysis services when it acquired the global dialysis assets of Euromedic in a deal worth €485min 2011. The merger of ... more »
2012-02-02
 

Broader view: Enel-Med to invest PLN 28m over 2011-2013 in diagnostic businessClick and register to open this news

Diagnostic services are the second-most profitable area of business for Enel-Med, delivering PLN 2m (€0.44m) in revenues a month. The other two areas are hospital care (the first most profitable) and specialist ... more »
2012-01-26
 

Broader view: Poles assess their health as worse relative to Hungarians and RomaniansClick and register to open this news

According to a worldwide survey carried out by International Research Institutions (IRIS) between August and October 2011 on a sample of 22,493 respondents in 28 countries, Poles assess their health condition worse ... more »
2012-01-19
 

Base effects amplify pharmacy sales growth in NovemberClick and register to open this news

In November pharmacies in Poland reported similar sales levels as the month before. At the same time, a very low base of comparison pushed the annual rate of market growth to its highest level in two years. This was accompanied ... more »
2012-01-19
 

Poland reported the highest M&A activity in the CEE in 2011Click and register to open this news

2011 experienced numerous mergers and acquisitions (M&A) attempts both in Poland and by Polish acquirers on the pharmaceutical, private healthcare and medical devices markets. The significant consolidation processes took place ... more »
2012-01-19
 

Most non-public hospitals oriented towards public fundingClick and register to open this news

The vast majority of non-public hospitals in Poland provide services under contracts with the National Health Fund (NFZ). The number of Poles who can afford to pay for costly hospital procedures out of their own pockets ... more »
2012-01-19
 

The clinical trials market in CIS to exceed €700m and almost 1,200 new clinical trials in 2014Click and register to open this news

Clinical trials in the CIS[1] countries have been developing in a positive fashion (with the exception of Russia, whose development slowed for a while as a result of significant changes in regulations). The expected ... more »
2012-01-19
 

Broader view: online sales of medicines operate in all CEE countriesClick and register to open this news

The online sales of OTC drugs take place in all the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) countries, but the legal framework in the individual countries imposes specific limitations in this respect. Hence, online sales ... more »
2012-01-17
 

Broader view: five Polish state-owned pharma and healthcare firms not sold yetClick and register to open this news

The updated version of the Ministry of the Treasury’s privatisation plan for 2009-2011 envisaged the following companies from the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors to be privatised in the period in question: ... more »
2012-01-11
 

Broader view: More hospitals to involve in central purchasing procedures?Click and register to open this news

The year 2012 may bring changes to the hospital supplies market in Poland as central purchasing procedures are becoming more popular among Polish hospitals. The procedures enable the joint purchase of drugs, medical ... more »
2011-12-21
 

Higher pharmacy sales in OctoberClick and register to open this news

Sales turnover at Poland’s pharmacies went up in October. Though sales were higher in all the main product categories, the biggest increase occurred in the non-prescription segment. This was accompanied by ... more »
2011-12-15
 

Poles remain faithful to pharmaciesClick and register to open this news

Two thirds of Poles buy OTC medications or dietary supplements at least occasionally, mainly painkillers, cough and cold remedies, and vitamins. Pharmacies are still perceived by the public as the best place to purchase ... more »
2011-12-15
 

Medical equipment market in Poland expected to boom in 2013Click and register to open this news

In 2010 the Polish medical devices market grew by 5%. The increase was primarily driven by imports, which rose by 6% to PLN 3.9bn (€1bn). According to a new PMR report Medical devices market in Poland 2012. Development ... more »
2011-12-15
 

Regulation on provision of food information to consumersClick and register to open this news

On 6 July 2011 the European Parliament adopted a Regulation on the provision of food information to consumers. The document lays down a comprehensive and detailed set of labelling requirements to be adhered to by food ... more »
2011-12-15
 

Broader view: Torrential investments in Polish pharma industry in 2011Click and register to open this news

Numerous companies operating in the Polish pharmaceutical industry have announced this year their production expansion plans in the country or have already concluded such investment projects. As far as the completed ... more »
2011-12-07
 

Broader view: two domestic rivals battle on the Polish in vitro diagnostics marketClick and register to open this news

The 2010-2011 period has seen intensified activity of two Polish companies operating on the domestic in vitro diagnostics market: BioMaxima and PZ Cormay. Both companies have been engaged in the acquisition processes, ... more »
2011-12-06
 

Broader view: Poland to host more pharma R&D centres?Click and register to open this news

In comparison to other Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries, Poland seems to be one of the most attractive locations for establishing pharma R&D centres. One of the first companies which decided to set ... more »
2011-12-01
 

Seasonal rise in pharmacy sales in September but annual growth again in negative territoryClick and register to open this news

Despite a seasonal increase, September pharmacy sales in Poland were slightly lower than a year ago. At the same time, the value of reimbursement went up and so did pharmacy prices and margins. Overall market ... more »
2011-11-17
 

Polish dietary supplements market to reach PLN 2.5bn by 2012Click and register to open this news

In 2011-2013, the market of dietary supplements in Poland will develop at a rate of 9-15% annually, according to the latest PMR report entitled Dietary supplements market in Poland 2011. Development forecasts for ... more »
2011-11-17
 

Will new duties of AOTM simplify access to innovations or increase bureaucracy?Click and register to open this news

The evolution of HTA[1] and the assessment of the changes which have taken place in Central and Eastern Europe in recent years, in comparison with new ideas in the western countries, were the main themes of the “East ... more »
2011-11-17
 

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