AIPM welcomes new Association’s member – international pharmaceutical company Allergan

March 28, 2014, Moscow – Association of International Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (AIPM) announces extension of the member list. On March 26, 2014 during the General Meeting of AIPM members it was decided that international pharmaceutical company Allergan join the Association.

Allergan is a global, technology-driven multi-specialty health care company with leading portfolios in eye care, neurosciences, medical aesthetics and other spheres. Founded in 1950 in the United States, is one of the fastest growing companies that produce medicines and medical devices. In Russia Allergan began its operation in 2011.

“We are glad to welcome Allergan, which focuses on research and development of innovative drugs in specialized areas. I am convinced that its membership in AIPM and active participation in the discussions of key industry issues, including those related to supporting the value of innovation, will contribute to further development of the Russian pharmaceutical market and increase the availability of modern drugs for Russian patients”, - said Vladimir Shipkov, AIPM Executive Director.

“We have started to work in Russia not so long ago, having introduced all three business areas of the company, because we consider Russian market one of the most important and promising in EMEA region. Membership in AIPM will help in fulfilling many objectives that the company currently faces. We hope that our work within the initiatives of the Association will contribute to advancing therapies for Russian patients and physicians, particularly in such core areas for Allergan as eye care and neurosciences, "- said Vitaly Yershov, Country Manager of Allergan CIS SARL.

Information:

Allergan, Inc. — global multi-specialty health care company, which is engaged in research, development and market introduction of innovative medicines in the field of ophthalmology, neurology, medical dermatology, aesthetic medicine and other specialized areas. With presence in more than 100 countries worldwide Allergan meets the needs of its clients in various areas of medicine, increasing the quality of patients’ lives. Around the world Allergan has more than 11,000 employees. In 2012, total product net sales of the company reached $5.7 billion.

The Association of International Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (AIPM) comprises more than 55 international pharmaceutical companies that provide over 80% of the world’s pharmaceutical products and over 60% of medicines imported into the Russian Federation.

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