On October 21, 2021, the 22nd solemn ceremony of awarding the annual concourse of professionals in the pharmaceutical industry of Ukraine “Panacea” took place in Mystetskyi Arsenal, hosted by famous television presenters Lydia Taran and Oleg Panyuta. The safety of guests at the event was ensured by the medical partner of the award ceremony – DILA Medical Laboratory.
The ceremony commenced with the words of the President of Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelensky stated that “due to the development of the pharmaceutical industry, the level of the domestic economy increases, biosafety of Ukraine and access to safe and affordable medicines are ensured.”
This evening, 27 awards “Panacea-2021” were awarded to the best among the best in the pharmaceutical industry of Ukraine. Laureates were determined on the basis of data from analytical partners of the concourse – “Business Credit”, “SMD”, “UMG” and “IQVIA”.
In the nomination “Pharmacy of the Year” 3 winners were awarded.
In the category “Pharm-Market of the Year” the pharmacy chain “Apteka Dobrogo Dnya” won as the most attractive pharm-market among visitors and pharmacists.
A unique project in Ukraine, created by “Epicenter”, the main advantage of which is the synergy of trade zones with health products, “Apteka 100+” was awarded in the category “Pharm-Market of the Year. Innovative Format”.
In the category “Industry leader of Internet orders” among pharmacy chains, “Panacea” was awarded to “Apteka 9-1-1” for its unique speed, flexibility and adaptability to new conditions during the pandemic.
For the historical contribution to the quality of education of pharmacists in Ukraine on the occasion of the 100th anniversary, the “Panacea” was awarded to the National University of Pharmacy (NUPh), headed by Rector Alla Kotvytska.
For the first time in the history of the award, the digital company of the year was chosen and awarded, which became the group of pharmaceutical companies “Kusum”. Through an independent survey of doctors of all specialties in Ukraine, IQVIA conducted a study for the nomination “Digital Company of the Year”.
Drugs in prescription and over-the-counter groups were also celebrated during the awards ceremony.
Winners in the nomination “Drug of the Year. Among over-the-counter drugs” were:
– ASCOZIN, Kusum;
– BEPANTHEN, Bayer;
– MOVEX COMFORT, MoviHealth;
– LIOTON, Berlin-Chemie/Menarini;
– ELEVIT, Bayer;
– CANEPHRON, Bionorica;
– TANTUM VERDE, Dileo Pharma;
– HELPEX, MoviHealth;
– RELIEF, Bayer.
Winners in the nomination “Drug of the Year. Among the prescription drugs” were:
– AJOVY, TEVA;
– GYNEX, Kusum;
– MOVEX ACTIVE, MoviHealth;
– NUVIGIL, TEVA;
– QUETIRON, Acino;
– UTROGESTAN, Besins Healthcare;
– MOVINAZA, MoviHealth;
– NIMESIL, BerlinChemie;
– SUMAMED, TEVA.
In the nomination “Drug of the Year. Dynamic Leader”, “Panacea” was awarded to PARAPLEXIN from the company “Salutaris”.
Award in the nomination “Drug of the Year. Dynamic Leader” in the higher-price segment was awarded to TAZPEN from “Dia Pharma”.
In the nomination “Drug of the Year. Effective Start-up” Panacea-2021 was awarded to ERMUCIN by “Dileo Pharma”.
This evening’s “Panacea” was awarded to Bayer’s SUPRADIN in the Biologically Active Substance of the Year category.
As part of the ceremony, a special exhibition “Reflection of Reality” from the project “ART by PANACEA” was held. The exposition was presented by 4 Ukrainian artists: Darina Momot, Olga Kosheleva, Mykhailo Ray and Yevhen Zayts, headed by the curator – Ivanna Bertrand. The works of contemporary Ukrainian artists, selected for the exhibition by the organizers of the award ceremony is a reflection of modern reality during the pandemic.
The festive atmosphere of the ceremony was created by artists of the Kyiv National Operetta Theatre and the Kyiv Opera and Ballet Theatre. And also a jazz band with soloist Pavel Pigura.
