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The World Health Organization officially declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic in March 2020. By June 2021, 170 vaccine candidates for COVID-19 had been developed. Of these, 90 were being tested in human clinical trials, 30% had reached Phase 3 and selected vaccines had been authorised for emergency use. There are at least 440 clinical trials with mRNA candidates and at least 140 for viral vectors.

Zuellig Pharma announced its commitment to support the Thai Government, through the Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health.

ZP Therapeutics is ready to deliver the first shipment of 560,000 doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna to the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) for distribution to the Private Hospital Association in an effort to increase access to alternative vaccines for the people of Thailand.

Zuellig Pharma announced a new partnership with GW Pharmaceuticals (GW) to support access to cannabis-based medicines in Taiwan. GW, part of Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc, is a world leader in discovering, developing, and delivering regulatory approved cannabis-based medicines.

ZP Therapeutics, a division of Zuellig Pharma and the official partner of Moderna in Thailand, confirms that the first shipment of 560,000 doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna will arrive in Thailand within 5 November 2021, based on the latest schedule provided by Moderna.

Technology like smartphones, laptops and smartwatches have blurred the lines between work and personal time even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit us almost two years ago.

The award is the highest accolade to be awarded to a company for its sustainability efforts and positions Zuellig Pharma in the top 1% of all assessed companies worldwide.

The Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) announced an official agreement with ZP Therapeutics, a division of Zuellig Pharma on the supply and distribution of eight million doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna in Thailand.

ZP Therapeutics, a division of Zuellig Pharma today announced that Thailand Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the authorisation of the COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna for use in adolescents aged 12 to 17 years old.

Zuellig Pharma has been appointed by the Department of Disease Control to handle and distribute another 20 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines in Thailand.

Zuellig Pharma is committed to leveraging our experience, expertise and our best in class cold chain solutions for distribution of vaccines, pharmaceutical and medical products to provide access to COVID-19 vaccines to the people in Thailand.

Zuellig Pharma is working with Chulalongkorn University to develop ChulaCov19, Southeast Asia's first COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. As part of the ChulaCov19 mRNA vaccine programme, Zuellig Pharma managed the clinical trials, which included storing and distributing the vaccines to clinical sites.

ZP Therapeutics, a division of Zuellig Pharma, today announced an official agreement with the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) to supply and distribute five million doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna in Thailand from the fourth quarter of 2021.

Zuellig Pharma Corporation was authorised by Moderna as the emergency use authorisation holder (through its commercialisation division, ZP Therapeutics) for its COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines.

Zuellig Pharma marked the week from 24 to 30 April 2021 with a series of events to engage employees on the topic of immunisation. This included a company-wide survey to understand if employees had concerns about vaccination and what these concerns stem from.

Held in conjunction with the WHO’s World Immunisation Week 2021, the landmark event saw experts across various fields coming together to lead exciting discussions on innovative ways to roll out vaccines in Asia

Zuellig Pharma and Moderna, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNA), a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines announced a new partnership with Zuellig Pharma’s division, ZP Therapeutics, to supply the COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.

Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare services provider in Asia has been awarded the Gold Medal 2021 from sustainability ratings specialist EcoVadis.

Zuellig Pharma today announced that it has scooped two titles at the Asia-Pacific Bioprocessing Excellence Awards 2021. The company clinched awards for ‘Best Warehousing & Distribution’ and ‘Best Last Mile Implementation’ for a second year running.

The COVID-19 pandemic defence has entered a new phase since the start of 2021 with vaccine supplies slowly beginning to arrive in countries across the globe, as part of the internationally funded COVAX programme or through direct purchases by country governments from manufacturers.

Zuellig Pharma today announced the launch of eZVax, a vaccine management solution that enables governments and private clients to manage all aspects of vaccine distribution and administration.

The United Nations marked a milestone 75th anniversary last year, with a call to focus on global cooperation in building the future we want. I believe the world has made some headway with shaping this future, particularly with the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals in 2016.

In a year marked by a pandemic and continued global uncertainty, 32 companies across Singapore have been named among HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia.

To help governments, pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers combat the trade in fake medicines, Zuellig Pharma launched eZTracker in the region earlier this year.

The solution delivers Zuellig Pharma Malaysia a bespoke end-to-end product that has streamlined their collections and payments process.

Zuellig Pharma announced that it will significantly expand its cold storage warehouse capacity in key regional markets over the next 12 months.

Filipino doctors are conducting much fewer consultations since the COVID-19 health crisis in March this year, according to a recent survey conducted by a team of researchers from Zuellig Pharma.

Zuellig Pharma has signed a partnership agreement with Celltrion, a Korean leading biopharmaceutical group to distribute Regkirona (Regdanvimab) for COVID-19 patients in Korea.

COVID-19 has underscored the critical role that safety plays in businesses. As Asia's leading healthcare services provider, over 350,000 hospitals, clinics and medical centres rely on Zuellig Pharma to deliver healthcare products.

Zuellig Pharma has launched eZConsult, a virtual care mobile app to address the growing need for teleconsultation amidst lockdowns and restricted movement during the global COVID-19 pandemic.

This International Women’s Day, we interview three outstanding female colleagues from our Commercial Solutions team.

Zuellig Pharma in response to the impact on the healthcare landscape, have witnessed their teams across all 13 markets and business units come together in exceptional ways to make healthcare accessible to the communities they serve.

The COVID-19 has had far-reaching effects on global supply chains. Supply chains all over the world have been put to the test as countries and businesses battle to effectively manage disruptions caused by the pandemic.

This International Women’s Day, we interview three outstanding female colleagues from our Distribution & Client Services team. Hear from Natalie Guo, Ngo Hong Mai and Imelda Leslie V. Rillon as they share about their role models and advice for women in healthcare.

The COVID-19 outbreak has seen more than 1,800 infected patients in nearly all provinces within Thailand. This aims to support the country in its fight against the virus.

Zuellig Pharma announced that it has joined the Poseidon integrated pharmaceutical ocean freight network as the principal distribution partner in Asia Pacific. It is also one of the latest members to be part of this network of more than 30 pharma companies and logistics providers which comprise the global Poseidon cold-chain reform project

This International Women’s Day, we interview three outstanding female colleagues from our CareConnect team. Hear from Lily Lan, Karen Goh and Sirena Loh as they share about what motivates them, their female role models and words of wisdom for women in the healthcare industry.

Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare services provider in Asia, has announced that it has acquired a controlling stake in Alliance Pharma (Cambodge), a leading healthcare distributor of Cambodia.

Zuellig Pharma has announced the launch of eZTracker in Thailand and partnered with global pharmaceutical company, Galderma (Thailand) Ltd to help consumers identify unauthorized aesthetics products

As part of their commitment to increase healthcare access in Indonesia, PT Anugerah Pharmindo Lestari (APL) officially introduced its new state-of-the-art National Distribution Centre (NDC), located in West Java, Indonesia, on 3 February 2020.

Leading healthcare services provider Zuellig Pharma has received a Silver medal from sustainability rating specialist EcoVadis for its commitment to driving sustainability within its business.

As part of the partnership with the National Institute for Control of Vaccines and Biologicals (NICVB) and the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE) to improve access to vaccination in Vietnam, Zuellig Pharma Vietnam organised an event to handover US$600,000 worth of the eZCooler solution on 20 December 2019.

The Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) will collaborate with telemedicine app eZConsult as the digital platform for its remote consultation initiative dubbed Family and Community Engagement through Telehealth Service (FACETS)

Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare service provider in Asia, is pleased to announce two new strategic partnerships with Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) to market, sell and distribute the healthcare manufacturer's existing and new products in Malaysia and Thailand.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;">The commercialisation of Granulox and Granudacyn in South-East Asia was previously managed by SastoMed&rsquo;s exclusive strategic partner, Zuellig Pharma, one of Asia&rsquo;s largest healthcare services provider.</span>

Zuellig Pharma has acquired Singapore-based Healthtech start-up Klinify, to support the development of technology that empowers doctors to modernise their practices and simplify workflows. Klinify is a cloud-based digital medical assistant used by over 800 doctors in Malaysia to manage their clinics more efficiently.

Under the agreement, Zuellig Pharma will contribute hundreds of the innovative eZCooler solution, a temperature-controlled packaging technology to maintain product quality during transportation.

Many organisations struggle with consolidating and translating the wealth of data they have into actionable insights because the data sits in segregated silos. These silos stem from the need to comply with strict data privacy policies and laws, resulting in various clinical, financial and operational data being housed separately.

Celebrating International Women's Day with Byun Soo Yoon, Head of Logistics Zuellig Pharma Korea

Celebrating International Women's Day with Pucknalin Bulakul, Chief Operating Officer Zuellig Pharma Thailand

Celebrating International Women's Day with Tan Yan Ann, Chief Executive Zuellig Pharma Singapore

Celebrating International Women's Day with our VP Procurement Victoria Folbigg

It&rsquo;s Fight the Fakes Week, an international campaign where organisations, governments and individuals unite to raise awareness about the dangers of fake medicines.

Zuellig Pharma receives the ‘Information Visionary’ award at the second Singapore IDC Digital Transformation Awards 2018 that took place in Singapore. Out of 600 entries across Asia Pacific, the healthcare services company was named the top spot alongside United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB), a leading bank in Asia.

APL has been appointed the distributor for leading dermocosmetic company Bioderma Laboratoire Dermatologique in Indonesia.

In the past decade, Myanmar and Cambodia have seen immense GDP growth and corresponding increases in healthcare expenditure per capita, ushering in a new era for healthcare policy-making that brings a renewed focus to improving accessibility.

By creating a synergistic relationship between technology and talent, this can drive employee engagement and help our employees to live, work and play better.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;">The ICW certifies wound care professionals and their hospitals and clinics as wound management trainers and centres in their respective countries. Over 30,000 healthcare professionals have been certified by the ICW across Europe.</span>

A global healthcare company, Mylan is the second-largest generic and speciality pharmaceutical company in the world with a diverse portfolio spanning more than 7,500 products.

We have invested in Klinify, a cloud-based clinic management solution that facilitates the crucial consolidation of medical records, and Docquity, a secure peer-to-peer learning network that allows doctors to discuss individual cases, browse scientific journals and participate in educational activities.

PT Anugerah Pharmindo Lestari (APL) has entered into a new partnership agreement with Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) to sell and promote Lilly brands, in addition to distributing its products in Indonesia. To support this partnership, APL has put together a dedicated team of experienced commercial specialists under its Commercial Solutions division.

A global pharmaceutical company, Lundbeck is committed to improving the quality of life of individuals living with psychiatric and neurological disorders.

As an enterprise whose core business lies in distribution, digitising our last-mile delivery is key to addressing some of our biggest challenges; high delivery volume and cost, process optimisation and slow sales recognition.

Building an environment that nurtures individuals in their careers and personal lives is key to Zuellig Pharma&rsquo;s people-first approach.

At Zuellig Pharma, we operate the most comprehensive supply and cold chain network in the healthcare industry across the region.

2018 marks the midway point in Zuellig Pharma's strategic transformation journey. Over the past few years, the business has strengthened its operating fundamentals while driving new innovations and operating efficiencies.

Insights to how Zuellig Pharma leverages predictive analytics to achieve the right intervention at the right time.

Did you know that more than half of all vaccines manufactured in the world every year are destroyed during the distribution process? Issues such as storage, temperature control and stability of vaccines during delivery are all variables that affect the quality and efficacy of products destined for patient consumption.

Leading healthcare services group buys into second tech company. The Singapore-based HealthTech startup aims to connect medical professionals globally over a secure digital platform.

Asia’s most authoritative publication for senior HR professionals – investigates best practices and the inner workings of companies, to understand what distinguishes them as employers.

The global cold chain market is poised to grow around 7.8% over the next decade to reach approximately US$339.15 billion by 2025. One of the biggest driving forces behind this growth is the rising demand for pharmaceuticals that require temperature-control infrastructure and technologies. “Currently, more than 80% of the world’s pharmaceutical products require some form of temperature management to ensure product quality and efficacy is maintained, and this requirement will continue to grow with the expanding range of biopharma products entering the supply chain,” said Zuellig Pharma Corporate Head of Quality Assurance, Brett Marshall.

Zuellig Pharma Malaysia has entered into a distribution agreement with Taiho Pharma Singapore for their latest product, the TS-ONE OD Tablet. The TS-ONE OD Tablet is the world's first anticancer agent in orally disintegrating tablet form that was developed to meet the needs of patients who have difficulty swallowing capsules or whose water intake is being restricted.

The relationship with Temasek has proven beneficial to both parties, and both ZGI and the board of Zuellig Pharma wish to record their appreciation of the contribution of the Temasek directors to the work and deliberations of the board.

Supporting a major business transformation and helping to launch a new innovation centre are just two of the items on Fauzi Wahab&rsquo;s agenda.

The Korean unit of leading Asian health care provider Zuellig Pharma’s goal is to facilitate the global launch of more pharmaceuticals developed by domestic drug makers, its top executive said on March 20.

The very mention of Cancer strikes fear in all and affects patients in many ways. Managing this disease is challenging for both patients and caregivers, which is why Bayer Malaysia and Zuellig Pharma CareConnect have come together to facilitate better treatment outcomes.

Zuellig Pharma is appointed by Fresenius Medical Care, the world&rsquo;s largest provider of dialysis products and services, as its exclusive logistics service provider in Myanmar.

By 2020, the global market for clinical trials is expected to reach US$57 billion, an 80% increase from 2015. The majority of this demand is driven by a single region – Asia.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed that 70% of deaths (40 million people) were caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in 2017, and that it is a real and growing threat in Asia.

Zuellig Pharma recently completed a company-wide transition to the SAP HANA platform, marking a significant milestone in their reporting systems.

Zuellig Pharma has established a new strategic partnership with Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma that will accelerate the growth of Meronem, a broad spectrum, injectable carbapenem antibiotic, in Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia and Hong Kong.