“IQVIA is delighted to be associated for the fourth consecutive year as the main sponsor of Race for 7. While rare diseases, by virtue of their definition, affect relatively fewer number of patients, the overall number of rare disease patients is large enough to warrant more focused attention."
Lower prices, discounts, convenience of ordering and home delivery are some of the benefits for consumers with e-pharmacies. The anonymity of the internet encourages patients to seek information about medicines that they would otherwise avoid. Mental health is one area where the consumers wish to maintain confidentiality and opt for online consultation and medication.
An interview with Salil Kallianpur - Executive VP at GSK Primary Care on the state of digital in pharma marketing and pointers for digital marketing success.
The Indian Pharmaceutical Market (IPM) was valued at Rs. 10,278 crs in the month of September 2016 clocking a strong 10% growth over same period last year (SPLY). On a MAT September basis, the industry was valued at Rs. 111,022 crores and reflected a 13% growth with volumes contributing around 40% of this growth and New Introductions playing an important role with around 38% contribution to the overall growth.