With Medicines for Europe’s director general Adrian van den Hoven having spoken to Generics Bulletin about his early days with the association as well as reflecting on achievements and challenges over the past ten years (see sidebars), the final part of his exclusive three-part interview looks ahead to the opportunities that are on the horizon for generics, biosimilars and value added medicines in Europe.
The Path Ahead: Medicines For Europe Head Highlights Opportunities And Risks
Examining The Future Landscape For Generics, Biosimilars And Value Added Medicines
In the third and final part of an exclusive three-part interview with Generics Bulletin, Medicines for Europe director general Adrian van den Hoven looks to the opportunities ahead for value added medicines and biosimilars in Europe, as well as the potential solutions to the pressures facing small-molecule generics.
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