Turkey’s Ministry of Health has announced work on extending the list of non-prescription medicines to reduce the financial burden on the country's Social Security Institution. However, Turkey first needs to take other steps to open up its marketplace for non-prescription drugs.

Turkey’s Ministry of Health has announced work on extending the list of non-prescription medicines to reduce the financial burden on the country's Social Security Institution. However, Turkey first needs to take other steps to open up its marketplace for non-prescription drugs.

Mergers and acquisitions have been highlighted as key drivers of growth for pharma companies in China as domestic companies look to expand globally and multinationals attempt to localize.

Merck Consumer Health increases its focus on Turkey. Abdi Ibrahim makes a strategic move in the Algerian market. Turk Ilac ve Serum Sanayi A.Ş signs an agreement with the University of Ankara to develop and produce vaccines in Turkey. Pharmacists get worried about Alliance Boots’ intentions for Turkish market.