Evaluation of R&D Activities and The Perspectives of The Participants of Pharmaceutical Companies on R&D In Turkey
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to evaluate both R&D activities and investments of pharmaceutical companies and the views ofof participants on R&D.For this research, pharmaceutical companies who were the members of Association of Research based PharmaceuticalCompanies (AIFD), Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Turkey (IEIS) and Pharmaceutical Industry Association ofTurkey (TISD) and who met the screening criteria were identified as universe. In order to address many issues in the study,the questionnaire included 50 questions. After validating the questions, the survey was rolled out online. Fifty onepharmaceutical companies participated in this research with a 63% participation rate. Two departments from each companywere included in this online survey. If the company has an R&D department, one R&D specialist, if not, one specialist fromMedical or Clinical Research department participated. The marketing department was selected as a second group for the studyand one professional from this department completed the online survey. Ninety six respondents completed the survey withthe expectations of two professionals from each company. For the statistical analysis of the data, SPSS 22 program was used.Results indicate that R&D activities as well as investments in Turkish pharmaceutical industry were not sufficient. The majorreasons for the insufficiency were the “Lack of vision”, “Lack of financial incentives”, and “Lack of government andindustry cooperation” reported by the participants of both companies. Additionally, “Patent problem and Intellectual PropertyRights”, and “Lack of infrastructure” were also chosen by the respondents of international pharmaceutical companies. Theimportant reasons for international pharmaceutical companies for not establishing their R&D centers in Turkey were “Not tochoose Turkey strategically” and “Pricing policies”. Additionally, “Patent problem” and “Lack of Government support” wereselected as other important reasons by the participants of international companies. International pharmaceutical companies aspart of their R&D efforts only conduct clinical trials in Turkey.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
June 1, 2019
Submission Date
December 26, 2019
Acceptance Date
April 8, 2020
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 39 Number: 2