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Doctors & Pharma Industry – Part 2 of 2 – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1218

Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1218 addresses the complex relationship between pharmaceutical companies and doctors, emphasizing the need for ethical conduct in Pakistan’s healthcare system. It outlines a Code of Conduct for both sectors, aiming to balance industry collaboration with patient welfare, maintaining professionalism while avoiding conflicts of interest.
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Doctors & Pharma Industry – Part 1 of 2 – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post 1217

The blog post by Asrar Qureshi explores the complex relationship between pharmaceutical companies and doctors, emphasizing its dual nature of necessity and ethical risk. It advocates for transparency and independence in education, particularly in the context of Pakistan’s healthcare challenges. The post highlights both issues and contributions of this relationship in improving patient access to treatment.
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Pharmaceutical Distribution Systems – A Strategic Opportunity – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1215

Asrar Qureshi’s blog post discusses the urgent need for modernizing pharmaceutical distribution in Pakistan, shifting from a traditional logistics model to a strategic healthcare framework. It emphasizes cold-chain capabilities and digital transformation to improve patient outcomes as the market evolves towards specialty medicines and biologics, urging collaboration among stakeholders.
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Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Manufacturing in Pakistan – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1207

Asrar Qureshi’s blog highlights Pakistan’s critical API import dependence and the necessity for local API manufacturing. With over 85% APIs imported, this reliance poses health and economic risks. Establishing domestic plants is essential for health security, export competitiveness, and economic resilience. Past missed opportunities emphasize the urgency for investment and strategic initiatives.
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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s Bold Healthcare Mission – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1203

Asrar Qureshi’s blog post highlights Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s transformative journey with Biocon, emphasizing her mission-driven leadership in biotechnology. She advocates for affordable, accessible healthcare and resilient innovation, turning challenges into opportunities. Mazumdar-Shaw’s insights stress the importance of purpose, collaboration, and ecosystem development in creating impactful healthcare solutions for emerging markets.
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Antimicrobial Resistance – The Silent Crisis – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1192

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a critical global threat, causing over a million deaths annually. The WHO emphasizes the need for a “One Health” approach to combat AMR, integrating human, animal, and environmental health. The pharmaceutical industry must invest in research, support stewardship, and advocate for policy changes to safeguard antimicrobials and ensure health sustainability.
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Major Shifts in Management Thinking Over Twenty Years – Shift #3 – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1186

Asrar Qureshi’s blog post discusses the significant shift in management thinking over the past twenty years, transitioning from shareholder primacy to stakeholder value. This paradigm change emphasizes the importance of accounting for all stakeholders, including employees, customers, and the environment, as essential for long-term corporate success and sustainability.
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Novartis Pharma Exits from Pakistan – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post 1183

Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post 1183 discusses Novartis Pakistan’s transfer to International Investment II Limited (IIL), emphasizing its implications for the pharmaceutical sector. While the change aims to ensure supply continuity and local management agility, there are concerns about potential risks, including access to innovative medicines and workforce stability. The deal represents a significant shift in Pakistan’s pharmaceutical landscape.
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Menopause – The Missed Health and Business Opportunity – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1177

The blog discusses the significant care gap for menopausal women in Pakistan, highlighting low awareness and treatment rates despite high symptom prevalence. It emphasizes the health risks associated with menopause, such as cardiovascular disease and mental health issues, and calls for strategic actions to improve women’s mid-life health care, underscoring both moral and market opportunities.
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