Which country is leading in pharmaceutical industry?
2014
| # | Country | Value US$bn |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 50 |
| 2 | United States | 38.1 |
| 3 | Switzerland | 34.1 |
| 4 | Spain | 27.5 |
How many pharmaceutical companies are there in the Netherlands?
9,621
The total number of Pharmaceutical companies in The Netherlands is 9,621. Zuid-Holland is the largest province with an 20% market share in the Dutch Pharmaceutical industry (1,959 Pharmaceutical companies). Second is Noord-Brabant with 1,492 Pharmaceutical companies in The Netherlands (15%).
How do prescriptions work in the Netherlands?
Your GP may be able to email your prescription directly to the pharmacy, so you can simply pick up your medicine when you are ready. Some pharmacies can deliver medications to your home free of charge, while others also offer secured pick-up boxes accessible with a key, so you can retrieve prescriptions after hours.
Can I buy medicine with foreign prescription in Netherlands?
FOREIGN PRESCRIPTIONS A prescription issued to a patient by a medical professional in another European Union country is valid in the Netherlands and can be filled at a Dutch pharmacy (apotheek).
Which country makes the best medicine?
Best Healthcare in the World 2022
| Country | LPI 2020 Ranking | 2022 Population |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 1 | 5,834,950 |
| Norway | 2 | 5,511,370 |
| Switzerland | 3 | 8,773,637 |
| Sweden | 4 | 10,218,971 |
Which is the third largest producer of medicines in the world?
India
India is the 3rd largest producer of medicine in the world and it also the largest provider of generic medicines globally.
Is medication free in the Netherlands?
Your Dutch health insurance policy entitles you to free medical treatment in the Netherlands, including standard prescriptions. Public health insurance does not cover some treatment, such as dental treatment and physiotherapy. However, you will need a private insurance policy.
Can I send medicines to Netherlands?
You are not allowed to have medication imported to the Netherlands, for example following your online purchase order. Customs will seize these medicines, unless you can submit the proper licences for import (via Farmatec, part of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport).
Can you transfer prescriptions to another country?
Presenting a prescription abroad However, a medicine prescribed in one country might not be available or it may have another name. You can ask your doctor to give you a prescription to use in another EU country, also known as a “cross-border prescription”.