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17 September, 2025

The Community of Madrid aspires to become the “Silicon Valley” of the pharmaceutical sector.

Madrid launches a pioneering strategy to become a global benchmark in biopharmaceutical innovation. consalud.es On Monday, the Community of Madrid presented its 2025-2028 Sector Strategy to […]
16 September, 2025

Farmaindustria welcomes the announcement by the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) to expand the accelerated assessment of early-stage clinical trials, as this strengthens the Spanish biomedical research ecosystem.

This “fast track” is one of the sector’s strategic measures in the field of biomedical research and is included in the National Pharmaceutical Industry Strategy. Patients […]
15 September, 2025

Australia’s recipe for strengthening medical research capacity and leading the way into the next decade

At a time of great challenges in global health research, one of the countries with the most influence in this field is preparing a national strategy […]
28 July, 2025

Study identifies proteins involved in the efficacy of immunotherapy against blood cancer

A recent study by the Centre for Cell Therapy (CTC) reveals proteins and signalling pathways that are crucial to the effectiveness of CAR-T cells, opening up […]
25 June, 2025

ISCIII and Farmaindustria sign an agreement to promote biomedical and healthcare research in Spain

The director of the ISCIII, Marina Pollán, and the president of Farmaindustria, Fina Lladós, have signed a General Action Protocol to promote research, innovation and knowledge […]
27 May, 2025

R&D investment by innovative pharmaceutical companies to exceed 1.5 billion euros by 2024

The Pharmaceutical R&D Survey 2024 reflects a steady increase in investment in clinical research over the last decade, which has grown at 7% per year. Direct […]
23 May, 2025

An appropriate regulatory framework and more impetus for innovation, key to increasing competitiveness in biomedical research

The XVIII Conference of Biomedical Research Technology Platforms brings together in Madrid more than 200 representatives from public administrations, regulatory agencies, universities and companies to analyse […]
22 May, 2025

Review of pharmaceutical legislation, the key opportunity to relaunch U.S. competitiveness

Nathalie Moll (EFPIA) warns in an interview with Health35 that the lack of regulatory consistency and proposed environmental changes threaten investment in biomedical R&D in Europe. […]
21 May, 2025

Spanish hospitals, at the forefront of clinical research in Europe

In order to host the studies, the centres must have the resources and infrastructure. Gregorio Marañón, La Paz, Clínic de Barcelona and Vall d’Hebron are some […]
13 May, 2025

Farmaindustria presents improvements to the Medicines Bill to prepare healthcare for innovation over the next 20 years

Farmaindustria presents improvements to the Draft Medicines Bill to prepare healthcare for innovation in the next 20 yearsThe future law should promote greater investment in healthcare, […]
12 May, 2025

Fina Lladós: ‘We have before us a unique opportunity in these legislative developments to transform our healthcare and prepare it for the next 20 years’.

“It is essential to see medicines and healthcare as an economically and socially very profitable investment for Spain. An investment that generates very important benefits in […]
8 May, 2025

Spain, a European success story in clinical trials of new drugs

eleconomista.es In 2023, Spain overtook Germany as the country that initiated the most clinical trials and became the European leader. This is reflected in the report […]
22 April, 2025

Joint position on the draft Medicines and Medical Devices Law

Joint position on the Draft Bill on Medicines and Health ProductsThe proposed system of price regulation for off-patent medicines puts at risk the supply of medicines […]
8 April, 2025

The global pharmaceutical industry had 12,700 drugs in development by 2024

The International Federation of Innovative Pharmaceutical Industries indicates that the sector invests almost 30% of its revenues in R&D, amounting to nearly 270 billion euros. Diarofarma.com […]
18 March, 2025

Regional health officials and Farmaindustria meet to analyse new pharmaceutical regulations, the proper use of medicines and advances in digital health

The Regional Minister of Health of Cantabria, César Pascual, inaugurates the 25th CAAC-Pharmaindustry Forum. ‘When we work together, not only do we promote research and biomedical […]
6 March, 2025

Spain has more than 1,050 clinical trials for rare diseases underway and nine out of ten are promoted by the pharmaceutical industry.

This research momentum means that one in three new medicines approved by Europe in 2024 was classified as an orphan drug. There are still many untreated […]
4 March, 2025

Distefar has been present at the European Clinical Trial Supply and Temperature controlled logistics in Biopharmaceuticals 2025, on 25th and 26th of February.

Getting to know new markets and establishing contacts with both potential customers and potential suppliers. Temperature control in pharmaceutical logistics is one of our pillars, as […]
20 February, 2025

The pharmaceutical industry is committed to Spain with investments of 9,000 million euros and asks the Prime Minister to continue supporting legislative reforms that favour innovation, strategic autonomy and predictability.

The President of the Government meets for the second time with around twenty representatives of the national, European and global pharmaceutical industry to intensify public-private collaboration […]
13 February, 2025

The pharmaceutical industry generates more than 27 billion euros of added value in Spain, almost 2% of the country’s GDP.

For the first time, a study by the consultancy firm Afi has evaluated the impact of pharmaceutical companies from a dual perspective: the socio-economic value provided […]
11 February, 2025

Biomarkers and personalised treatments, diagnosis and prevention, the perfect combination against cancer

37% of all clinical trials being developed in Spain are aimed at treating oncological diseases New drugs are having a direct impact on patient survival, according […]
30 January, 2025

Biogipuzkoa and Farmaindustria promote a programme to awaken vocations, train in health research and attract talent among young people

More than 80 pupils from five schools learn about the process of getting medicines to patients: from R&D to clinical trials The “Bringing science to schools” […]
28 January, 2025

Pharmaceutical R&D pays off: 46 new innovative medicines to arrive in 2024

The European Medicines Agency approved a total of 114 medicines last year, 46 of which had a new active substance, seven more than the previous year. […]
22 January, 2025

Farmaindustria sets two biomedical research objectives for 2025: consolidate Spain’s leadership in clinical trials and boost translational research

The Coordination Committee of the Technological Platform for Innovative Medicines defines its action plan for 2025 Madrid will host the 18th Annual Conference of Biomedical Research […]
20 January, 2025

More than eight out of 10 clinical trials in Spain are promoted by the pharmaceutical industry.

Our country is the leader in Europe with 930 clinical studies authorised in 2024. 22% of research to find new drugs is aimed at rare diseases […]
16 January, 2025

Spain, Europe’s leading country in clinical drug research

The Aemps authorised a total of 930 studies last year, making it the European regulatory agency that approved the most clinical trials, ahead of countries such […]
15 January, 2025

The global pharmaceutical industry spends almost 30% of its revenues on R&D, amounting to nearly 270 billion euros.

The International Federation of Innovative Pharmaceutical Industry publishes the Facts & Figures 2024 report, which outlines the industry’s contribution globally. In 2023, the industry filed 12,425 […]
20 December, 2024

The 10 areas that will be key to the advancement of biomedical innovation in the coming years

Pipeline Innovation Review, carried out by the consultancy firm Iqvia for the European Federation of the Pharmaceutical Industry (Efpia) and Vaccines Europe, covers biomedical research underway […]
19 December, 2024

‘Clinical trials in primary care improve patients‘ health’.

Farmaindustria and Levante-EMV hold a meeting with experts to discuss the creation of the ‘ICAP Guide’ of good practices for the promotion of clinical research in […]
17 December, 2024

The Spanish Medicines Agency authorises for the first time in Spain a phase I clinical trial under the accelerated assessment procedure

The trial, which will evaluate a vaccine under clinical investigation by GSK, will be conducted in Phase I units at La Paz, La Princesa and Puerta […]
5 December, 2024

Three keys to understanding the pharmaceutical market: sustainability, competition and pricing

The percentage of GDP that the state spends on pharmaceuticals has not increased in the last 20 years. Between 2018 and 2023, the increase in the […]
16 December, 2025

The reform of EU pharmaceutical legislation, insufficient to maintain competitiveness with the US and Asia

The package recognises the strategic importance of medicines for health and the economy, but it lacks ambition and concrete measures to halt the loss of leadership […]
16 December, 2025

Europe has the potential to be a leader in the research, development and production of new medicines.

Europe must make a decision Europe has the potential to be a leader in the research, development and production of new medicines. Geopolitical changes are transforming […]
11 December, 2025

Clinical trials reach patients through primary care

Experts, administrations and industry agree that primary care is key to democratising access to drug trials and addressing the challenges facing the healthcare system. Text: Anna […]
10 December, 2025

The first fast track for multinational clinical trials in Europe will start in January 2026 and will help strengthen European competitiveness in this area.

The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products has been one of the driving forces behind this accelerated assessment procedure, which will provide trial sponsors with […]
2 December, 2025

Spain takes a key step forward with the new Regional Map and Observatory for Clinical Research in Primary Care

Both initiatives are a step forward in raising awareness of regional efforts to make clinical trials in health centres a common reality in our country. Clinical […]
19 November, 2025

Adaptive clinical trials, a key element in transforming vaccine development globally

A comprehensive analysis reveals how these designs improve efficiency, streamline regulatory decision-making, and strengthen pandemic preparedness. consalud.es The rise of adaptive clinical trials represents a profound […]
12 November, 2025

‘Bringing science closer to schools’: a decade of training young people in clinical research and inspiring vocations

Ten years ago, the Sant Joan de Déu Research Institute and Farmaindustria launched this project, which has reached more than 3,000 sixth form and vocational training […]
10 November, 2025

“Distefar, highly conscious of the environment, welcomes and echoes the environmental transformation that the pharmaceutical industry is undergoing towards sustainability.”

The goal of net zero emissions is a global commitment shared by many industries, including pharmaceuticals. However, the path to true sustainability goes beyond simple regulatory […]
5 November, 2025

The smart medicine revolution is reshaping the global pharmaceutical market

Advances in nanotechnology, biosensors, and artificial intelligence are redefining drug delivery, with a growing impact on therapeutic efficacy, patient adherence, and global pharmaceutical development. Consalud.es For […]
30 October, 2025

A study of stem cells opens the door to regenerating the brain after a stroke

A team from the University of Zurich demonstrates in mice that neural stem cell transplantation regenerates neurons, restores motor functions and opens up a path of […]
29 October, 2025

US tariffs threaten European pharmaceutical industry: its value could fall by up to 5%

A SUERF report warns that the tariffs imposed by Washington in 2025 will particularly affect the pharmaceutical sector in Europe, hitting countries such as Ireland, Belgium […]
27 October, 2025

Global Clinical Trials Forum: ‘Only those that are ethical, high-quality and inclusive will thrive’

The World Health Organisation explains in an interview with ConSalud.es that the recently launched Global Clinical Trials Forum seeks to combat fragmentation and barriers in research. […]