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Agenda
Introduction SWOT : Cipla Ltd Act/ Regulations Past & Ongoing Sustainability
Practices Sustainability Framework
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Introduction: Cipla Ltd One of the world’s largest generic companies. Over 2,000 products, 65 therapeutic categories,
over 40 dosage forms. 34 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities
approved by major international regulatory agencies.
Continuous innovation in R&D; over 20 world firsts. Turnover(USD)-1.4 billion having 20,000
employees. Approvals-US FDA, WHO-Geneva, MHRA-UK, TGA-
Australia, SUKL-Slovak Republic, APVMA-Australia, among others
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Key Ponits: Cipla Ltd. Cipla, world’s largest generic pharmaceutical
companies was established in 1935. With the vision of making India self-reliant and
self-sufficient in healthcare. Cipla serves doctors and patients in over 183
countries.. Sustainability is an integral part of Cipla’s
business strategy by improving the quality of life for society at large.
The Company has reduced the price of anti-AIDs and Anti-asthma drugs five times through technological advancements.
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KEY RISK
An unfavorable court ruling in an ongoing litigation between the Government of India and Cipla regarding alleged overcharging of certain drugs could potentially pressurize the Company’s bottom line.
If the cost of raw material keep on increasing due to increased pressure on Chinese companies to move to higher level drugs, companies margin will be hit drastically.
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Companies Bill, 2012
If the company fails to spend such amount the Board shall give in its report the reasons for the same making it a binding obligation on the Board
This covers the pharmaceutical companies as well
Such a company is required to spend at least two per cent of the average net profits of the company made during the three immediately preceding financial years, in pursuance of its Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
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The Pharmacy Act, 1948 An Act to regulate the profession of pharmacy Persons, having no knowledge and having no
education in pharmacy or pharmaceutical chemistry or pharmacology, were engaged in this profession
This was affecting health of individuals by wrong compounding, mixing or dispensing
This, in turn, will enable them to proactively work towards reducing drug induced diseases
The bill proposes higher government funding to invest in training pharmacists.
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Consumer Protection Act (CPA) related to Medical Profession Fast pace of commercialization and
globalization on all spheres of life has affected the medical as well
Consumer means Any "person" who hires or ails of any services/products for a consideration which has been paid or promised or partly paid and partly promised
Any fault, imperfection, short coming or inadequacy in the quality, nature and manner of performance will be covered by this act
Litigations can be filed against doctors/hospitals/ companies in case of above mentioned deficiencies.
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The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
To provide the protection and improvement of environment
To safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country The Air (prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was
passed in 1981 to Control Air Pollution Standards for emission or discharge of
environmental shall be complied with by an industry A company shall not exceed the relevant
concentration of pollutant in ambient air The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act
was passed in 1974. It aimed at maintaining the purity of water by preventing water pollution
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Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (1985) It is illegal for a person to produce/ manufacture/
cultivate, possess, sell, purchase, transport, store, and/or consume any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance
Cultivation/production/manufacture, possession, sale, purchase, transport, storage, consumption or distribution of any of the following substances such as :
Codeine, Beta prodine, Morphine etc.
are banned under the act.
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Corporate Social Responsibility
The Cipla Palliative Care and Training Centre
Provides holistic care to terminally ill cancer patients and their families free of charge.
Till now the Centre has given treatment, comfort and solace to more than 7,700 patients.
Cipla extends support to Manavya
A Pune-based organization which runs a home for children with HIV infection.
Cipla Foundation
Set up by Cipla’s contribution of Rs. 5 Crores.
Aims to provide care and financial support to people in need of healthcare and education in India.
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Corporate Social Responsibility
The company made a breakthrough in reducing the prices of cancer drugs
In order to make drugs for malaria, HIV/AIDS and several neglected diseases, available at affordable prices, CIPLA works closely with several reputed non-profit organizations such as
Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative
Medecins Sans Frontieres
Clinton Foundation
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Pollution All efforts are made to ensure that no uncontrolled
products or chemicals pollute the environment.
Emergency procedures and spills kits are available on-site.
Waste management All waste is sent to designated sites and is tracked
on a monthly basis.
A separate upgraded high-hazard waste area is being built
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Corporate Social Responsibility
The carbon footprint exercise A power correction factor is in the process of being
implemented
Currently, electric boilers are used on-site, with the plan to use only one of these to save on electrical consumption.
Monthly inspections are carried out on all utility lines to ensure optimal efficiency of the energy services
ISO 14000 principles are being implemented in preparation for future certification.
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Corporate Social Responsibility
BAYER PHARMACEUTICALS
German pharmaceutical giant Bayer sued Cipla for patent infringement.
Low prices of cancer drug Nexavar by Cipla.
76% of the price was slashed by Cipla at 1710.₹ Not a violation of TRIPS agreement.
Cipla was appreciated by European medical relief and charity organizations.
The price was fixed at 8800 for 120 tablets compared to ₹280000 by Bayer.₹
6% royalty on the net sales to the patent holder.
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Moving Toward Business Sustainability
Cipla Ltd needs to enhance its probability of achieving business success and sustainability
Move through several phases, during which it progressively broadens the scope of its approach Quality management
Business excellence
Business sustainability
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Good Practice Framework
This framework will consist of four areas:
Affordability of essential medicinesInvestment in R&DPharmaceutical company impacts on the ground in
developing countriesImportance of reporting
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