A Scientific Seminar on 'Pediatric Dermatology: Complication & Emergencies and Recent Advancement in STD-AIDS Management' on November 29, 2005 at Mymensingh Medical College.

GPL Officials at GPL stall at 6th International Congress and Scientific Seminar 2005 of Bangladesh Society of Medicine at Dhaka Sheraton Hotel on 6 & 7 December.

Al-Maya (Tripoly, Libya) Factory visit by Manager, International Marketing of GPL along with other delegates of BAPI from September 5-15, 2005.


MSD ACTIVITIES

Medical Services Department (MSD) of General Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (GPL) sponsored a Scientific Seminar that was jointly organized by Bangladesh Dermatological Society & GPL on 'Pediatric Dermatology: Complication & Emergencies and Recent Advancement in STD-AIDS Management' on November 29, 2005 at Mymensingh Medical College. Professor M. A. Wadud, President of Bangladesh Dermatological Society was present there as the Chief Guest. Professor M. Mujibul Haque, Former Head of the Department, Dermatology, Dhaka Medical College & Professor A. K. M. Shariful Islam, Center for Medical Education were the speakers. Brigadier General (Dr.) Golam Mostafa, Director, Mymensingh Medical College & Hospital, Professor (Dr.) A. I. M. Mafakhkharul Islam, Principal, Community Based Medical College, Mymensingh, Professor (Dr.) Sayeedur Rahman, President, BMA, Mymensingh & Dr. Mohammad Ali Siddique, General Secretary, BMA, Mymensingh were enlightened the program with their presence. The participating doctors appreciated GPL's Medical Services Department for organizing the Scientific Seminar. The seminar ended with raffle draw & refreshment.

GPL participated four International Medical Conferences for the last three months. They are: 5th Scientific Conference 2005 of Bangladesh Rheumatology Society at Dhaka Sheraton Hotel on October 2-3, 2005. 6th International Congress and Scientific Seminar 2005 of Bangladesh Society of Medicine at Dhaka Sheraton Hotel on 6 & 7 December. 3rd International Conference on Psychiatry organized by Bangladesh Association of Psychiatrists (BAP) at Dhaka Sheraton Hotel & National Institute of Mental Health on 6-8 December, 2005. International Conference on ‘Updates on Management in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery’ at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel on 9 December, 2005.

EXPORT

GPL has started its export activities by exporting Cloderm (Clotrimazole 1%) Cream in Bhutan in November 2005. GPL's Cloderm was awarded among lot of International brands at the International Tender of Ministry of Health of the Royal Government of Bhutan. The concerned authority expressed high remarks regarding the quality and attractive packaging of the product. Good acceptance of Cloderm will ensure more number of products in coming years in Bhutan and other countries.

Dr. Ziad Rahman, Manager International Marketing of GPL visited Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Sudan as one of the joint delegates of Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industry (BAPI) & Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) from September 5-15, 2005 to explore export possibilities in those countries. All the representative of the above mentioned countries expressed their interest to work with GPL.

NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH

GPL launched some of the very exciting products from September to December, 2005 and this will ensure more treatment options for the physicians to prescribe for their valuable patients. GPL launched following products up to December '05:

Super Gold (High Potency Multivitamin- Multimineral Tablet) is one of the most sophisticated and prestigious products for GPL. For manufacturing Super Gold GPL introduced a very Hi-Tech & unique Production Unit. Super Gold comprises of 32 vital elements like vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to ensure balanced nutrition and to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It is available in 15’s & 30’s pack size.