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PHARMA SECTOR PRIMER

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 Your ultimate guide to understand the basics and details about the Indian Pharma Sector

A Brief Understanding On Pharma Sector From Its Key Terms To Its Filing And Procedures.
The following article is on the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry, the article is written to familiarize ourselves with the terminology or the jargon’s of the pharmaceutical industry. It will briefly touch upon terms like API, Intermediates, CDMO’s/ CRAM’s, PARA Filings,  Innovator drug, Generic drugs, life cycle development etc.

The Indian pharmaceuticals market has characteristics that make it unique. First, branded generics dominate, making up for 70 to 80% of the retail market. India also has the feather of being the largest exporter of generic drugs in the world. 
Second, local players have enjoyed a dominant position driven by the formulation development capabilities and early investments. 
Third, price levels are low, driven by intense competition. While India ranks tenth globally in terms of value, it is ranked third in volumes. These characteristics present their own opportunities and challenges.

To understand various terms and functions of the Indian Pharmaceutical  Sector here Shuchi Nahar’s Weekend Blog brings to you the Pharma Primer in a simple and lucid language. 

INDEX:

1)PHARMACEUTICAL TERMINOLOGIES
2)HOW PHARMA BUSINESS FUNCTIONS?
3)BRIEF ABOUT PARA FILINGS
4)DIFFERENT DRUGS
5)DIFFERENT BUSINESS DONE BY PHARMA COMPANIES
6)KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
7)KEY FINANCIAL METRICS
8)PORTER 5 FORCES ANALYSIS

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