Almirall celebrates 10 years in Mexico

Barcelona, 2 February 2012.-  Almirall, an international research-based company committed to health, is celebrating its ten anniversary in Mexico. 

Over the last three years Almirall Mexicohas launched nine products to treat diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux and dyspepsia, among others, along with a dermatology line to treat skin disorders.

Almirall Mexicowas also recently awarded the distinguished award Company with Transparent Practices for its ethical responsibility. 

Israel García, General Manager in Mexico, stated:  “the success of our launches has  enabled us to consolidate ourselves in Mexicothrough 10 years of continuous growth. Our goal is to keep offering therapeutic solutions of high added value to the Mexican society”. 

To celebrate this anniversary the pharmaceutical company held a commemorative event at the Museumof Economyin Mexico, D.F., which was attended by the Almirall Mexico team and other company members, as well as dignitaries from the industry and healthcare sector. 

Its commitment to innovation and internationalisation has enabled Almirall to expand worldwide. Almirall now has 12 affiliates in Europeand Latin America, and its proprietary research medicines are present in 70 countries in the five continents.  

About Almirall Almirall is an international pharmaceutical company based on innovation and committed to health. Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, it researches, develops, manufactures and commercialises its own R&D and licensed drugs with the aim of improving people’s health and wellbeing.    

Almirall focuses its research resources on therapeutic areas related to the treatment of asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), gastrointestinal disorders, psoriasis and other dermatological conditions. 

Almirall’s products are currently present in over 70 countries while it has direct presence in Europeand Latin Americathrough 12 affiliates. 

For further information please visit the website at: www.almirall.com 

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