The man who saved millions with cheap medicines
By Martin Khor
His rivals called him a “pirate” but grateful millions whose lives were saved by his cheap generic medicines consider him a Robin Hood—Yusuf Hamied, leader of India’s giant company, Cipla.
India prepares to supply free generic medicines
By Zofeen Ebrahim
As the northern Indian state of Rajasthan rolls out an ambitious universal healthcare plan, the discontent of the state’s doctors stands in stark contrast to the joys of the 68 million people who will benefit from the scheme.
Asian countries act to get cheap drugs
By Martin Khor
Staring with Malaysia in 2003, many Asian countries are now taking actions to promote cheaper medicines through compulsory licensing, with Indonesia being the latest case.
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India to increase supply of free generic medicines: some key issues
By Nirmalya Syam
Recent reports indicate that the Indian government plans to increase manifold its spending on procurement of generic medicines for supply free to patients. This is welcome news. However, it is important to ensure future supply of generic medicines by addressing the present problems facing the Indian drug industry.
Protection of Data Submitted for the Registration of Pharmaceuticals: Implementing the Standards of the TRIPS Agreement
This study focuses in depth on the specific issue of marketing approval protection under the TRIPS Agreement and its interpretation, an issue of major practical importance for the developing countries. This book is co-published by the World Health Organization and was produced with the support of the Rockefeller Foundation.
