Healthcare Magazine November 2014 | Page 72

SINDUSFARMA
Nelson Mussolini , Executive President of SINDUSFARMA

With 81 years of existence , Sindusfarma is the largest entity representing the pharmaceutical industry in Brazil . Presently , it convenes 182 national and international companies that have over 90 % of the medication market in the country .

In broad lines , Sindusfarma guides its associates in the fields of sanitary regulation , and market and labor regulations . It is also active in economic and taxation issues , besides taking part in discussions with the government and agencies in the field regarding all matters relating to development , production and expansion of the access to medication for the population at large .
Nelson Mussolini during presentation in workshop about traceability of medicines
Knowledge Throughout its trajectory , Sindusfarma has reaffirmed its commitment with the dissemination of scientific knowledge and the enhancement of professionals in the pharmaceutical industry . Since 2000 , the meetings and workshops fostered by the entity have attracted approximately 95 thousand participants .
Sindusfarma also holds large events , such as the Sindusfarma Quality Awards , Excellence Award in Occupational Health and Safety , the Boomerang Award and the Sindusfarma Open Games , among others .
Major Themes Sindusfarma has held a dialogue with authorities , specialists in the health fields and with society
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