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<b>Welcome to PLIVA!</b></p> |
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I would like to take this opportunity to welcome and introduce you to PLIVA, |
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the leading pharmaceutical company in Central and Eastern Europe. Since its 1996 |
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listing on the London and Zagreb Stock Exchanges, PLIVA has made notable |
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advancements in internationalising its business and implementing a global and |
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innovative strategy. PLIVA represents a rather unique company with investments |
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in both research and development. With over 400 patents in possession, PLIVA has |
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proven the high calibre of its R&D capabilities, most notably through its |
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discovery of the blockbuster azithromycin. This macrolide antibiotic, globally |
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known as Zithromax (under license by Pfizer) or Sumamed (PLIVA brand), represents |
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the top selling antibiotic of its class. Building on a long history of R&D |
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expertise and innovation, PLIVA has developed a strong NCE and Generics |
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programmes, |
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an invaluable investment for PLIVA's sustainable growth. Our business model and |
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processes represent an optimal combination of these R&D activities with |
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international expansion, through which PLIVA will continue to grow and create |
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shareholder value. </p> |
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<p align=left>I am very proud of PLIVA's accomplishments, but most of all, I take |
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pride in our people who made these advancements possible. The innovation and |
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commitment of scientists and technicians of PLIVA's Research Institute has led to |
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the discovery of azithromycin as well as the start of clinical trials for a |
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number of new drugs and the development of over 40 new generic drugs. |
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<p align=left> The commitment to quality demonstrated by the PLIVA team, |
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including top management through production staff line staff, has gained our |
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customers trust in our products. PLIVA's marketing and sales teams have focused |
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their attention on customer needs - not only on satisfying their needs, but also |
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exceeding their expectations. These values and approach are an integral part of |
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PLIVA's operations worldwide.</p> |
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<p align=left>PLIVA |
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is people dedicated to helping other people around the world live healthier |
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and longer lives by providing innovative, high quality medicines and solutions.</p> |
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Zeljko Covic </p> |
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