Open Pharma is proud to announce that Alfasigma has become the latest Member of Open Pharma.
Open Pharma aims to drive positive change in the communication of research funded by the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on improving the transparency, accountability, accessibility and discoverability of published research.
Alfasigma is a leading Italian pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving people’s health and quality of life by offering caregivers and healthcare personnel therapeutic solutions.
Today’s announcement that Alfasigma has become an official Member of Open Pharma reinforces its commitment to leading a change in healthcare communications, a vision shared by all at Open Pharma. Together, Alfasigma and the other Members and Supporters of Open Pharma will continue to work towards a future in which the highest quality, peer-reviewed evidence is available and accessible to anyone who needs it, anywhere in the world.
As Joana Osório, Communications Team Leader at Oxford Pharmagenesis and Project Lead of Open Pharma, explains, “Collaboration is essential to drive change in the communication of pharma-sponsored research. We’re delighted to welcome Alfasigma – a company with such a strong focus on leading change – to Open Pharma.”
Alfasigma joins the 18 existing Members and Supporters of Open Pharma from across the publishing, medical communications and pharmaceutical industries (Members: AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, Gilead, GSK, Johnson & Johnson, Lilly, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Oxford PharmaGenesis, Pfizer, Takeda, UCB; Supporters: Astellas, Bristol Myers Squibb, Ipsen, Roche, Sage and Taylor & Francis).
About Open Pharma
Open Pharma, a multi-sponsor collaboration facilitated by Oxford PharmaGenesis, is driving transparent communication of pharma-sponsored research. Open Pharma is working to improve the pharma publications model by connecting pharma with innovations in publishing to increase transparency and access to research outputs. Our four core goals are:
- Transparency – aiming to increase access to scientific information to advance medical science and improve patient care
- Accountability – aiming to increase accountability and transparency and reduce administrative burden
- Accessibility – aiming for faster and wider dissemination of results, increased citations and use of results
- Discoverability – aiming to have targeted content for each user group available from a single point
For more information contact: OxfordProject@pharmagenesis.com
About Alfasigma
Alfasigma is a global pharmaceutical company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it is headquartered (in Bologna and Milan). The Group operates in over 100 markets spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa. It has offices in many countries, including Italy, the US, Spain, Germany, Mexico, and China; production sites in Italy (Pomezia, RM; Alanno, PE; Sermoneta, LT; Trezzano Rosa, MI), Spain (Tortosa, Baix Ebre), and the United States (Shreveport, Louisiana); and R&D labs in Italy (Pomezia and Bergamo).
Alfasigma employs approximately 4,000 people dedicated to research, development, production, and distribution of medicinal products, contributing to its mission to provide better health and a better quality of life for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. It focuses on three main therapeutic areas: Gastroenterology, Vascular, and Rheumatology. Its portfolio spans from primary care to specialty care, rare disease medications, and consumer health products, including medical foods and nutraceuticals.
For more information visit: https://www.alfasigma.com/.
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