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Biosimilars - The upcoming trend in Pharmaceutical Sector Twitter Handle: @shuchi_nahar 1. What are the trends impacting the global pharmaceutical sector? 2. How are Biosimilars different from Small Molecules? Figure 1: Comparison of Small Molecule and Biosimilars Figure 2: Molecule Size - Small Molecules to Biologics 3 . Procedure for Biosimilar US FDA Approval  Biologics contain active substances derived from living cells or organisms, the development of a biosimilar is much more complex than the process for developing a generic drug. A biosimilar requires the creation of a new manufacturing process and a custom cell line since the reference product’s manufacturing process is proprietary and not publicly available.  Due to the complex nature and production methods of biologics, relatively minor changes in manufacturing processes may significantly affect product quality, safety, and the criteria by which similarity is determined. *Below (Figure 3) is just an illustrative exam...

     Nutraceuticals - The Next Gem of Healthcare Sector Shuchi.P.Nahar Twitter: shuchi_nahar What is Nutraceuticals? The term ‘nutraceuticals’ was firstly used in the late 1980s to describe food products that have a medicinal benefit. This fast-growing sector includes functional foods (such as vitamin-enriched products), nutritional supplements, sport drinks, and medically formulated foods.  Nutraceuticals and its Division Figure 1: The diagram showing the various divisions of Nutraceuticals  Scope Nutraceuticals is expected to play a central role in preventative healthcare. The logic seems simple - an ageing population gives rise to lifestyle-related diseases, whose impact can be lessened by making healthier choices earlier in life. This convergence of medicine, food and technology is likely to create a battleground in which food and pharma companies compete for dominance of the sector. Successful companies will have to hit the bullseye in six main areas: techn...

In continuation with the previous blog here’s  the second part signifying the factors that are to be taken into consideration for understanding the growth of the Animal Healthcare Sector.  SHUCHI. P. NAHAR Link to previous related article: https://myweekendspot.blogspot.com/2020/08/animal-health-care-industry-future-ahead.html   The changing economic and climatic scenarios is globally fostering many hazards to livestock, poultry, aqua & companion animals which needs to be addressed more effectively and efficiently by veterinary professionals and animal health product manufacturers/distributors. This larger picture helps all members with a better understanding of Animal Health and encourages a scientific approach that facilitates the supply of innovative, cost effective and quality products & services. Animal Healthcare - Industry Dynamics A ) Beneficial Pricing Environment   Unlike the pricing landscape of human prescription medicines, where pricing pressure ...