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France Virginie Beaumeunier, head of France’s CEPS, brings deep expertise in competition law and economic regulation to pharmaceutical pricing. Her background—including roles at the Finance Inspectorate and Competition Authority—shapes her approach to balancing innovation, cost control, and industrial sovereignty. This interview highlights France’s evolving regulatory landscape, marked by a shift toward…

USA John Murphy, President and CEO of the Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM), outlines a compelling vision for improving access to high-quality, affordable medicines in the US. He stresses that by directing greater focus to the generic and biosimilar market, tackling structural challenges, safeguarding supply chains, and enabling strategic domestic investment,…

USA Michael Hogue, CEO of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), shares his vision for the future of the pharmacy profession and its evolving role in healthcare. He discusses the strategic priorities for pharmacists in the coming years, emphasizing the need to reshape public perception, expand the role of pharmacists in disease…

USA The latest stories from healthcare and the life sciences in the US. Vinay Prasad is reinstated as head of the FDA’s CBER following a brief resignation; HHS fires Gray Delany amid fallout from abrupt mRNA contract cuts; the federal Task Force on Safer Childhood Vaccines is revived after three decades…

France France is betting big on industrial transformation. With its sweeping EUR 54 billion France 2030 investment plan, the government has laid down a clear ambition: to become a global leader in innovation and industrial competitiveness. While foreign investment is flowing in, and biomedicine production is robust, local pharma industry leaders…

Mexico Pharmaceutical innovators are sounding the alarm on Mexico’s healthcare reforms, despite the government’s bold claims. At industry group AMIIF’s 75th anniversary, Health Secretary David Kershenobich hailed the Sheinbaum administration’s investments and regulatory shake‑up as game-changing. But pharma leaders argue that real-world access remains elusive, with one industry veteran warning it…

Denmark As clinical trials increasingly drift toward Asia and the US, can Denmark offer a blueprint for revitalising Europe’s competitive edge?   As Europe’s leader in clinical trials per capita, Denmark combines a deep domestic commitment to cutting-edge research with strong international confidence as a destination for investment. In 2023, the…

France As global powers race to secure health sovereignty and industrial resilience, France stands at a crossroads. With rising regulatory asymmetries, fierce international competition, and mounting fiscal pressure on its pharmaceutical sector, the stakes have never been higher. Didier Véron, President of G5 Santé – the collective voice of France’s leading…

Denmark Helle Harder positions the Danish National Research Ethics Centre as a model for strategic regulatory innovation, aiming to boost Europe’s clinical trial competitiveness. By advancing AI integration, risk-based assessments, and cross-border harmonisation, Denmark is redefining ethical oversight. The Centre’s leadership articulates a compelling vision where regulatory excellence becomes a catalyst…

Global Lenny Shallcross, Executive Director of the World Dementia Council, reflects on the evolving global response to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia; from the slow but significant rollout of disease-modifying treatments to the critical importance of knowledge-sharing between health systems. Shallcross discusses why this moment, though complex and incremental, represents a turning…

Denmark As Denmark prepares to assume the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on July 1st of 2025, attention is turning to what this small yet strategically positioned country will bring to the table. Under the slogan ‘A strong Europe in a changing world’, the Danish Ministry of…

Puerto Rico Sebastián Negrón Reichard, Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce, sees Puerto Rico’s current economic landscape as one of immense opportunity, particularly with the US government’s focus on reshoring. With a skilled workforce, strategic location, and historical economic strengths, Puerto Rico is poised to contribute significantly to national…