Bangkok--26 Oct--TQPR
Friday, 29th of October, 2010
9.00-16.30
Grande Ballroom, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
BTS Station: Asoke
The 40th Anniversary represents an important milestone for PReMA. Through the strong support and collaborations of all concerned, the 2010 Thailand Pharmaceutical Summit is expected to bring about sharing of knowledge and practices, useful to every stakeholder in Thailand’s healthcare systems.
PReMA has organized several seminars and activities for members of the public, industry professionals, and media members. There will be open discussion seminars as well as collaboration seminars between the state and private sectors, in morning and afternoon sessions as enclosed.
The celebration of the 40th Anniversary has been marked by continuous events and activities throughout the year promoting health and quality of life of the Thai people through access to innovative medicines. For PReMA, we are committed to “Moving forward into the new decade with the highest quality medicines for Thai society”.
PReMA has commissioned TQPR (Thailand) Co., Ltd to represent the association on all public and media relations relating to this press conference.
Dr. Kitima Yuthavong, M.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers Association (PReMA)
For further information as well as confirmation, please contact
Tanaporn Thoopputsar (Fai)
TQPR (Thailand) Co., Ltd
Tel: 02-260-5820 ext. 117
Email:
[email protected]
Program of the event
08:30 — 09:00 hrs. Registration
09:00 — 09:30 hrs. Opening Ceremony
09:30 -11:30 hrs. “(Pharmaceutical) Brand Matters”
Speakers :
Khun Preecha Chaochotechuang
Past President of Thailand Management Association (TMA)
“Why brand matters to both consumers and brand owners.”
Mr. Seiji Miyazawa
Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (JPMA)
“Quality is a key to success. How the pharmaceutical industry satisfies the consumers’ quality requirement.”
Dr. Peter Jager
President, Korean Research-based Pharmaceutical Industry Association (KRPIA)
“Why and how Korea has recently built the country as a brand in biotechnology /biopharmaceuticals. How original medicines compete in a crowded market.”
Mr. Mitsutaka Isobe
Coordinator, Global Quality Assurance Dept., Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
“How medicine quality is controlled, all the way from raw materials to the pharmacies.”
Khun Teera Chakajnarodom
President, PReMA
“Why, and how, quality drugs are so important for patients : branded drugs vs generic drugs”
***Moderator: Dr. Kitima Yuthavong, Chief Executive Officer, PReMA
11:30 — 14:00 hrs. “Healthcare Financing…Options for Thailand”
Speakers :
Mr. Richard Bergstr?m
Director-General
The Swedish Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry (LIF)
Dr. Brendan Shaw
Chief Executive of Medicines Australia
Dr. Naris Chaiyasut
Director of Fiscal Policy Office
Dr. Ammar Siamwalla
Distinguished Scholar (PO), Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI)
***Moderator: Dr. Thavirap Tantiwongse, Health System Partnership Director, PReMA
14:00 — 16:00 hrs. Roundtable Discussion on “Ethical Practices in Today’s Dynamic Healthcare”
First Round:
- Public Perception on Healthcare Society’s Ethical Practices & Their Expectation
- Best Practices Sharing by All Stakeholders to Improve Transparency
Second Round:
- Going Forward to Build Trust and Transparency
- Possible Areas of Practice Harmonization Between Stakeholders
Panelists
Mr. Richard Bergstorm
Code Compliance Network Chairman,
International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA)
Dr. Peter Jager
President,
Korean Research-based Pharmaceutical Industry Association (KRPIA)
Representatives of :
- The Medical Council of Thailand
- Royal Colleges
- Hospitals
- Thai Food and Drug Administration
- The Pharmaceutical Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage
- The Government Pharmaceutical Organization
***Moderator: Pol. Maj. Gen. Chumsak Prueksapong, Senior Advisor, Central Institute of Forensic Science & Chairman of PReMA Code of Conduct Committee
Other Activities
10:00 — 12:00 hrs. Seminar on “Use of Drug for Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia” by
Community Pharmacy Association (CPA) & PReMA
10:00 — 12:00 hrs. Personal Counseling by volunteer pharmacists from CPA & PReMA
14:00 — 16:00 hrs. Patients’ Hope Givers Club’s Annual Meeting