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India to give free generic drugs to hundreds of millions
Reuters – 6 hrs ago MUMBAI (Reuters) - India has put in place a $5.4 billion policy to provide free medicine to its people, a decision that could change the lives of hundreds of millions, but a ban on branded drugs stands to cut Big Pharma out of the windfall.
From city hospitals to tiny rural clinics, India's public doctors will soon be able to prescribe free generic drugs to all comers, vastly expanding access to medicine in a country where public spending on health was just $4.50 per person last year.
The plan was quietly adopted last year but not publicized. Initial funding has been allocated in recent weeks, officials said.
Under the plan, doctors will be limited to a generics-only drug list and face punishment for prescribing branded medicines, a major disadvantage for pharmaceutical giants in one of the world's fastest-growing drug markets.
"Without a doubt, it is a considerable blow to an already beleaguered industry, recently the subject of several disadvantageous decisions in India," said KPMG partner Chris Stirling, who is European head of Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals.
"Pharmaceutical firms will likely rethink their emerging markets strategies carefully to take account of this development, and any similar copycat moves across other geographies," he added.
But the initiative would overhaul a system where healthcare is often a luxury and private clinics account for four times as much spending as state hospitals, despite 40 percent of the people living below the poverty line, or $1.25 a day or less.
Within five years, up to half of India's 1.2 billion people are likely to take advantage of the scheme, the government says. Others are likely to continue visiting private hospitals and clinics, where the scheme will not operate.
"The policy of the government is to promote greater and rational use of generic medicines that are of standard quality," said L.C. Goyal, additional secretary at India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and a key proponent of the policy.
"They are much, much cheaper than the branded ones."
Global drugmakers like Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline and Merck will be hit. They spend billions of dollars a year researching new treatments and target huge growth for branded medicine in emerging economies such as India, where generics account for around 90 percent of drug sales by value, far more than in developed countries.
U.S.-based Abbott Laboratories, which bought an Indian generics maker in 2010, is the biggest seller of drugs, both branded and generic, in India, followed by GlaxoSmithKline.
BIG PHARMA BLUES
In March, India granted its first ever compulsory license, allowing a domestic drugmaker to manufacture a copy-cat version of Nexavar, a cancer drug developed by Germany's Bayer, unnerving foreign drugmakers that fear a lack of intellectual property protection in emerging markets.
That enabled India's Natco Pharma to sell its generic version of Nexavar at 8,800 rupees ($160) per monthly dose, a fraction of the 280,000 rupees Bayer's version cost.
In another blow to Big Pharma's emerging market ambitions, China recently overhauled regulations to grant authorities the power to allow domestic drugmakers to produce cheap copies of medicines protected by patents.
Emerging markets are on track to make up 28 percent of global pharmaceuticals sales by 2015, up from 12 percent in 2005, according to IMS Health, a healthcare information and services company.
Most sales in emerging markets come from branded generics, which are off-patent drugs priced at a premium to those made by local manufacturers.
The Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI), a lobby group for multinational drugmakers in the country, argues that the price of drugs is just one factor in access to healthcare and that the scheme need not be detrimental to manufacturers of branded drugs.
"I think this will hasten overall growth of the pharmaceutical industry, as poor patients who could not afford will now have access to essential medicines," said Tapan Ray, director general of OPPI.
About 600 billion rupees ($11 billion) in drugs are sold each year in India, or 482 billion at wholesale. Drugs covered under the new policy account for about 60 percent of existing sales, or 290 billion rupees at wholesale cost.
The government's annual cost is likely to be lower due to bulk purchasing and because patients at private clinics would still pay for their own drugs. States will pay for 25 percent of the free drugs and the central government will cover the rest.
Under various existing programs, around 250 million people, or less than a quarter of India's population, now receive free medicines, according to the health ministry.
India's new policy, to be implemented by the end of 2012 and rolled out nationwide within two years, is expected to provide 52 percent of the population with free drugs by April 2017, at a cumulative cost of 300 billion rupees ($5.4 billion).
That requires a major funding ramp-up from a deficit-strapped government. The scheme has been granted just 1 billion rupees thus far from central government coffers.
STRICT INSTRUCTIONS
Public doctors will be able to spend 5 percent of the budget, equivalent to around $50 million a year, on drugs outside of the government's list, on branded drugs or on medicines that are not on the list. Beyond that, they can be punished, said Goyal, the health ministry official.
"If doctors are found to be prescribing medicines which are not on the list, or which are branded, then disciplinary action will be initiated," he said.
Free medicine is just one solution to better healthcare in India, where just getting to a state clinic can require a long journey.
Swapnil Yadav, who runs a clinic in Ambegaon, a village 170 km (105 miles) southeast of Mumbai, said India should set up free drug retailers instead of government clinics.
"Patients can approach a private clinic and then get free medicines from government-run medicine shops," he said.
The free generics scheme, which mirrors policies in the states of Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan, is expected to be fully operational by the time voters go to the polls for the 2014 general election, when the populist Congress party will seek a third straight victory.
Indian makers of generics such as Dr Reddy's and Cipla are best placed to benefit.
"The move will please the generics manufacturers who stand to gain substantially in competing for contracts," said KPMG's Stirling.
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Sunday, April 1, 2012
Local Community Fitness Boot Camp to Help Hundreds of People Transform Their Bodies In 8 Weeks, FREE
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2011Start 2012 off right with the Your Best Body Challenge in the South Bay! 8 weeks of exercise and nutrition education to get you in the best shape of your life and raise money for the Boys and Girls Club! Participants have had life changing results and everyone is welcome to join the third annual Best Body Challenge.
San Jose, CA (1888PressRelease) December 20, 2011 - Audra Baker, the owner of Be Fit Boot Camps and Personal Training is on a mission to change the shape of people everywhere. Her "Your Best Body Challenge" could help hundreds of people transform their bodies in 8 weeks, free of charge.
"The challenge kicks off on Saturday January 7th 2012. There's no cost to participate in the challenge," says Audra "all we ask is that each person make a small, one-time $20 donation to The Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley. That's it."
Audra's "Your Best Body Challenge" is part of the fitness and weight loss contest phenomenon started by the hit TV show, The Biggest Loser. "That show really focused the nation's attention on the benefits of participating in a contest, guided by certified personal trainers, in terms of the motivation and accountability necessary for success," explains Audra "It's difficult to lose weight and get in shape on your own. Anyone who's tried and struggled knows that - and unfortunately, that's the majority."
At www.YourBestBodyChallenge2012.com, Audra gives the details of the challenge and provides a complete 8-week Transformation Guide that can be downloaded instantly, containing instructions, questions and answers, rules and regulations, prizes awarded to winners and even a complete 8-week exercise and nutrition program.
"Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to participate," Audra says. "We want to help as many people as we can, and this is the best way to do that. Last year we had over 300 people participate and this year will be even bigger!"
Many local businesses have agreed to sponsor the challenge by helping spread the word and provide over $3000 of prizes awarded to the Your Best Body Grand Champion and two runners up. "It's definitely a city effort," says Audra, "we couldn't do this without a lot of help. We're all very grateful for the way this challenge is being received and look forward to helping a lot of folks lose the weight and get into great shape."
Audra Baker is available for candid and informative interviews at 408.209.2169
### Other Related Press ReleasesPrism Breaks Ground for The Parkway Lofts Adaptive Reuse by Prism Capital Partners, LlcCIS Offers Insight on Proposed Sunshine Rule by Compliance Implementation ServicesFrazer Consultants Launches Life Journey Temporary Grave Marker by Frazer Consultants by Be Fit Boot CampsStanley BB855 Commercial Prison Hinge Announced as Most Popular by Quality Door and Hardware by Quality Door And HardwareEducation Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) Announces Hire of Denver Bright as Associate Director of Admissions by Education Online Services CorpContact InformationAudra BakerBe Fit Boot Camps Visit our SitePress Release Tools
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Dec
2011Start 2012 off right with the Your Best Body Challenge in the South Bay! 8 weeks of exercise and nutrition education to get you in the best shape of your life and raise money for the Boys and Girls Club! Participants have had life changing results and everyone is welcome to join the third annual Best Body Challenge.
San Jose, CA (1888PressRelease) December 20, 2011 - Audra Baker, the owner of Be Fit Boot Camps and Personal Training is on a mission to change the shape of people everywhere. Her "Your Best Body Challenge" could help hundreds of people transform their bodies in 8 weeks, free of charge.
"The challenge kicks off on Saturday January 7th 2012. There's no cost to participate in the challenge," says Audra "all we ask is that each person make a small, one-time $20 donation to The Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley. That's it."
Audra's "Your Best Body Challenge" is part of the fitness and weight loss contest phenomenon started by the hit TV show, The Biggest Loser. "That show really focused the nation's attention on the benefits of participating in a contest, guided by certified personal trainers, in terms of the motivation and accountability necessary for success," explains Audra "It's difficult to lose weight and get in shape on your own. Anyone who's tried and struggled knows that - and unfortunately, that's the majority."
At www.YourBestBodyChallenge2012.com, Audra gives the details of the challenge and provides a complete 8-week Transformation Guide that can be downloaded instantly, containing instructions, questions and answers, rules and regulations, prizes awarded to winners and even a complete 8-week exercise and nutrition program.
"Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to participate," Audra says. "We want to help as many people as we can, and this is the best way to do that. Last year we had over 300 people participate and this year will be even bigger!"
Many local businesses have agreed to sponsor the challenge by helping spread the word and provide over $3000 of prizes awarded to the Your Best Body Grand Champion and two runners up. "It's definitely a city effort," says Audra, "we couldn't do this without a lot of help. We're all very grateful for the way this challenge is being received and look forward to helping a lot of folks lose the weight and get into great shape."
Audra Baker is available for candid and informative interviews at 408.209.2169
### Other Related Press ReleasesPrism Breaks Ground for The Parkway Lofts Adaptive Reuse by Prism Capital Partners, LlcCIS Offers Insight on Proposed Sunshine Rule by Compliance Implementation ServicesFrazer Consultants Launches Life Journey Temporary Grave Marker by Frazer Consultants by Be Fit Boot CampsStanley BB855 Commercial Prison Hinge Announced as Most Popular by Quality Door and Hardware by Quality Door And HardwareEducation Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) Announces Hire of Denver Bright as Associate Director of Admissions by Education Online Services CorpContact InformationAudra BakerBe Fit Boot Camps Visit our SitePress Release Tools
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Recession - Proof Weight Loss Challenge To Help Hundreds of San Francisco Residents Get In Shape in 2012
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2011I Luv My Body Fitness in San Francisco is putting on the Your Best Body Challenge to help people start 2012 off healthy and right. All to raise money for the Boys and Girls Clubs!
San Francisco, CA (1888PressRelease) December 30, 2011 - What's even worse than lean financial times like we're experiencing now is how this recession mixed with the Holiday Season can cause folks to "comfort" themselves with food and pack on the pounds. Low on funds, high in carbs.
Kristen Nolan, the owner of I Luv My Body Fitness Boot Camps and Personal Training is on a mission to combat this by changing the shape of people everywhere. Her "Your Best Body Challenge" could help hundreds of local residents transform their bodies in 8 weeks, free of charge!
"The challenge kicks off on Saturday January 7th 2012 just after the Holiday Season. There's no cost to participate in the challenge," says Kristen "all we ask is that each person make a small, one-time $20 donation to The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Francisco. That way we are getting people back in shape and raising funds for an incredible organization. It's a win-win situation for everyone!"
The goal of this challenge is to help people who have a hard time losing weight and getting in shape on their own. "Unfortunately that's the majority," Kristen says. "Anyone who's tried and struggled knows that it is difficult to get your body back without professional accountability, motivation, guidance, and coaching."
At www.YourBestBodyChallenge2012.com, Kristen gives the details of the challenge and provides a complete 8-week Transformation Guide that can be downloaded instantly, containing instructions, questions and answers, rules and regulations, prizes awarded to winners and even a complete 8-week exercise and nutrition program.
"Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to participate," Kristen says. "We want to help as many people as we can, and this is the best way to do that."
Many local businesses have agreed to sponsor the challenge by helping spread the word and provide $3000 of prizes to the Your Best Body Grand Champion and two runners up. "It's definitely a city effort," says Kristen, "we couldn't do this without a lot of help and are extremely grateful to all of our challenge sponsors."
Kristen Nolan is available for candid and informative interviews at 925.209.1482
### Other Related Press ReleasesThe Discovery Science Place In Tyler, Texas Unveils Experiential Courthouse Built by Mecca Design and Production by Mecca Design And Production310-745-6761 Christina Fulton Uncages New Year At Big Bang NYE In Hollywood With Mario Lopez, Lupe Fiasco, Cobra Starship and Rock Mafia by It Girl Public Relations by I Luv My Body FitnessConnor Cruise signs on to DJ the Big Bang New Years Eve Red Carpet arrivals and VIP area by It Girl Public RelationsPurePirate.com Announces Launch of New Pirate Supply Website by Purepirate.comContact InformationKristen NolanI Luv My Body Fitness 901 Minnesota Street94107Voice: 925-209-1482Visit our SitePress Release Tools
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Dec
2011I Luv My Body Fitness in San Francisco is putting on the Your Best Body Challenge to help people start 2012 off healthy and right. All to raise money for the Boys and Girls Clubs!
San Francisco, CA (1888PressRelease) December 30, 2011 - What's even worse than lean financial times like we're experiencing now is how this recession mixed with the Holiday Season can cause folks to "comfort" themselves with food and pack on the pounds. Low on funds, high in carbs.
Kristen Nolan, the owner of I Luv My Body Fitness Boot Camps and Personal Training is on a mission to combat this by changing the shape of people everywhere. Her "Your Best Body Challenge" could help hundreds of local residents transform their bodies in 8 weeks, free of charge!
"The challenge kicks off on Saturday January 7th 2012 just after the Holiday Season. There's no cost to participate in the challenge," says Kristen "all we ask is that each person make a small, one-time $20 donation to The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Francisco. That way we are getting people back in shape and raising funds for an incredible organization. It's a win-win situation for everyone!"
The goal of this challenge is to help people who have a hard time losing weight and getting in shape on their own. "Unfortunately that's the majority," Kristen says. "Anyone who's tried and struggled knows that it is difficult to get your body back without professional accountability, motivation, guidance, and coaching."
At www.YourBestBodyChallenge2012.com, Kristen gives the details of the challenge and provides a complete 8-week Transformation Guide that can be downloaded instantly, containing instructions, questions and answers, rules and regulations, prizes awarded to winners and even a complete 8-week exercise and nutrition program.
"Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to participate," Kristen says. "We want to help as many people as we can, and this is the best way to do that."
Many local businesses have agreed to sponsor the challenge by helping spread the word and provide $3000 of prizes to the Your Best Body Grand Champion and two runners up. "It's definitely a city effort," says Kristen, "we couldn't do this without a lot of help and are extremely grateful to all of our challenge sponsors."
Kristen Nolan is available for candid and informative interviews at 925.209.1482
### Other Related Press ReleasesThe Discovery Science Place In Tyler, Texas Unveils Experiential Courthouse Built by Mecca Design and Production by Mecca Design And Production310-745-6761 Christina Fulton Uncages New Year At Big Bang NYE In Hollywood With Mario Lopez, Lupe Fiasco, Cobra Starship and Rock Mafia by It Girl Public Relations by I Luv My Body FitnessConnor Cruise signs on to DJ the Big Bang New Years Eve Red Carpet arrivals and VIP area by It Girl Public RelationsPurePirate.com Announces Launch of New Pirate Supply Website by Purepirate.comContact InformationKristen NolanI Luv My Body Fitness 901 Minnesota Street94107Voice: 925-209-1482Visit our SitePress Release Tools
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Recession - Proof Weight Loss Challenge To Help Hundreds of San Jose Residents Get In Shape in 2012
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Dec
2011The third annual Your Best Body Challenge, brought to you by the South Bay's Be Fit Boot Camps is the perfect way to start the year getting in shape and learning how to be healthy. All to raise money for the boys and girls club!
San Jose, CA (1888PressRelease) December 30, 2011 - What's even worse than lean financial times like we're experiencing now is how this recession mixed with the Holiday Season can cause folks to "comfort" themselves with food and pack on the pounds. Low on funds, high in carbs.
Audra Baker, the owner of Be Fit Boot Camps and Personal Training is on a mission to combat this by changing the shape of people everywhere. Her "Your Best Body Challenge" could help hundreds of local residents transform their bodies in 8 weeks, free of charge!
"The challenge kicks off on Saturday January 7th 2012 just after the Holiday Season. There's no cost to participate in the challenge," says Audra "all we ask is that each person make a small, one-time $20 donation to The Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley. That way we are getting San Jose back in shape and raising funds for an incredible organization. It's a win-win situation for everyone!"
The goal of this challenge is to help people who have a hard time losing weight and getting in shape on their own. "Unfortunately that's the majority," Audra says. "Anyone who's tried and struggled knows that it is difficult to get your body back without professional accountability, motivation, guidance, and coaching."
At www.YourBestBodyChallenge2012.com, Audra gives the details of the challenge and provides a complete 8-week Transformation Guide that can be downloaded instantly, containing instructions, questions and answers, rules and regulations, prizes awarded to winners and even a complete 8-week exercise and nutrition program.
"Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to participate," Audra says. "We want to help as many people as we can, and this is the best way to do that. Last year we had over 300 people participate and raised $6000 for the Boys and Girls Club and this year will be even bigger!"
Many local businesses have agreed to sponsor the challenge by providing over $3000 of prizes awarded to the Your Best Body Grand Champion and two runners up, and many other winning categories. "It's definitely a city effort," says Audra, "we are so grateful for all our sponsors."
Audra Baker is available for candid and informative interviews at 408.209.2169
### Other Related Press ReleasesAnimals Behind the 8-Ball Partner with AmsterDog Rescue for the Holiday Season by Rack StarzHe's Back: Aesthetic VideoSource Presents "Thai Acupressure Massage" DVD Set by Aesthetic VideosourceDario Littera proudly announced the exportation of Olive oil for the first time in Japan by Black Lion by Be Fit Boot CampsNew World Landing To Host Bridal Open House In Conjunction With The 9th Annual Beautiful Beginnings Bridal Expo by New-world-landingLack of Flaws Gives Back to Local Detroit High School Students This Holiday Season by Chart Vision IncContact InformationAudra BakerBe Fit Boot Camps Visit our SitePress Release Tools
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Dec
2011The third annual Your Best Body Challenge, brought to you by the South Bay's Be Fit Boot Camps is the perfect way to start the year getting in shape and learning how to be healthy. All to raise money for the boys and girls club!
San Jose, CA (1888PressRelease) December 30, 2011 - What's even worse than lean financial times like we're experiencing now is how this recession mixed with the Holiday Season can cause folks to "comfort" themselves with food and pack on the pounds. Low on funds, high in carbs.
Audra Baker, the owner of Be Fit Boot Camps and Personal Training is on a mission to combat this by changing the shape of people everywhere. Her "Your Best Body Challenge" could help hundreds of local residents transform their bodies in 8 weeks, free of charge!
"The challenge kicks off on Saturday January 7th 2012 just after the Holiday Season. There's no cost to participate in the challenge," says Audra "all we ask is that each person make a small, one-time $20 donation to The Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley. That way we are getting San Jose back in shape and raising funds for an incredible organization. It's a win-win situation for everyone!"
The goal of this challenge is to help people who have a hard time losing weight and getting in shape on their own. "Unfortunately that's the majority," Audra says. "Anyone who's tried and struggled knows that it is difficult to get your body back without professional accountability, motivation, guidance, and coaching."
At www.YourBestBodyChallenge2012.com, Audra gives the details of the challenge and provides a complete 8-week Transformation Guide that can be downloaded instantly, containing instructions, questions and answers, rules and regulations, prizes awarded to winners and even a complete 8-week exercise and nutrition program.
"Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to participate," Audra says. "We want to help as many people as we can, and this is the best way to do that. Last year we had over 300 people participate and raised $6000 for the Boys and Girls Club and this year will be even bigger!"
Many local businesses have agreed to sponsor the challenge by providing over $3000 of prizes awarded to the Your Best Body Grand Champion and two runners up, and many other winning categories. "It's definitely a city effort," says Audra, "we are so grateful for all our sponsors."
Audra Baker is available for candid and informative interviews at 408.209.2169
### Other Related Press ReleasesAnimals Behind the 8-Ball Partner with AmsterDog Rescue for the Holiday Season by Rack StarzHe's Back: Aesthetic VideoSource Presents "Thai Acupressure Massage" DVD Set by Aesthetic VideosourceDario Littera proudly announced the exportation of Olive oil for the first time in Japan by Black Lion by Be Fit Boot CampsNew World Landing To Host Bridal Open House In Conjunction With The 9th Annual Beautiful Beginnings Bridal Expo by New-world-landingLack of Flaws Gives Back to Local Detroit High School Students This Holiday Season by Chart Vision IncContact InformationAudra BakerBe Fit Boot Camps Visit our SitePress Release Tools
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