Press Releases

The Cyprus Association of Research and Development Pharmaceutical Companies (KEFEA) is surprised by media reports claiming that 40% of pharmaceutical products at state pharmacies are inadequately labelled. In statements, KEFEA President Kyriacos Mikellis said that “as...

The implementation of a National Health System (NHS) that will guarantee high quality healthcare services as well as other important matters involving the pharmaceutical industry were discussed during the first meeting between Health Minister George Pamborides and the...

The Cyprus Association of Research and Development Pharmaceutical Companies (KEFEA) wishes to inform its members and the companies members of EFPIA active in Cyprus that the Health Ministry has issued a new circular dated 22 June, 2015 amending the procedures...

Pharmaceutical companies say they are trapped because they cannot delete products from the price list There will be problems in the unimpeded distribution of medicines in the Cyprus market, particularly the availability of new, innovative treatments following the...

The Cyprus Association of Research and Development Pharmaceutical Companies (KEFEA) is concerned about the Minister of Health’s decision to proceed with a further 8.5% horizontal price cut on private sector medicines. This latest, one-sided measure may create problems...

Interview with KEFEA President, Kyriakos Mikellis, published in Politis newspaper Read the interview here 20150222KEFEA President interview

Join initiatives by CIPA – KEFEA The potential to attract investments in the pharmaceutical industry and develop joint initiatives to improve the investment climate were discussed during a meeting between the Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency (CIPA) and the Cyprus...

He will discuss the NHS with the Finance and Health Ministers The implementation of the National Health System (NHS), as well as Cypriot patients’ access to innovative medicines, will be discussed during separate meetings between the Director General of the European...

Pharmaceutical companies will disclose expenses covered for healthcare professionals with the aim of boosting transparency The Cyprus Association of Research and Development Pharmaceutical Companies (KEFEA) takes press coverage on the World Health Organisation’s (WHO)...

NHS and patients’ access to innovative medicines of top priority Kyriakos Mikellis, Cyprus Business Manger at Pfizer, has been elected as the new President of the Cyprus Association of Research and Development Pharmaceutical Companies (KEFEA) for the next two years....