The categorization and the manufacturing of drug products are normally regulated and managed according to governmental health administration guidelines. Table I briefly describes the definitions and product categories for Taiwan’s drug industries of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), western pharmaceuticals, biologics and Chinese medicines.
I、Definition and Scope of the Industry
II. Overview of the Drug Industry in 2013
III. Market Niches and Competition Assessments
IV. Market Forecasts and Trends
V. Recommendations for Developing Taiwan’s Drug Industry
Figure 1 2006~2020 Global Drug Market Sizes and Growth Forecasts
Figure 2 Future Drug Markets of Major Countries and Comparison of RRR
Table 1 Categories of Taiwan’s Drug Industry