Building On 100 Years In India: The Next Big Things On GSK’s Horizon

GSK’s India chief talks to Scrip about new category creation in adult immunization with Shingrix seeing strong uptake, Nucala and Trelegy’s trajectory and oncology assets set for debut as the company steps into its 100th year of operation in the country. GSK expects to continue to transform its operating model as things evolve, he indicates in the concluding part of this interview.

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GSK expects to shape the adult vaccination ecosystem in India

When GSK (then Glaxo Laboratories) introduced the infant formula milk brand Farex in India way back in 1924, it was the nutritional needs of infants that drove the decision. The baby food brand, which has long since changed hands, went on to become a household name in the country.

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