Nikkhil K. Masurkar is the CEO of ENTOD Pharmaceuticals, a research-based pharmaceutical company specializing in ophthalmic, ENT, and dermatological medicines. He studied as a research pharmacist at King's College London and is a member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in the UK. He has played a key role in creating innovative treatments, such as eye drops to slow down myopia in children and a facial gel to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. He is often referred to as the “Elon Musk of the Indian Pharma Industry” for his groundbreaking innovations in the eye care and skincare segments.
ENTOD website: http://entodpharma.com/
In this episode Vinamre and Nikkhil talk about:
- The villainization of Big Pharma, the working of a pharma company
- Big Pharma in India vs. the US, Pharmacy as a career
- Tips for better eye and ear health, most common complaints in India
- How medicines are so affordable in India, future of the pharma industry in India
- His experience as a community pharmacist in London
If you want to know the reality of Big Pharma and how a pharma company works, watch this episode.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Big Pharma in India vs. US
1:50 - Self-medication is the biggest risk
3:25 - How does a pharma company work?
5:50 - Allopathy vs. Ayurveda
6:55 - Process to release a new drug in India
8:25 - The market size of Indian pharma
11:52 - Pharmacy as a career
13:55 - Affordability of medicines in India
15:56 - Myths of the pharma industry
19:28 - State of public eye health in India
23:45 - Most common complaints in India
26:40 - Common tips for better eye care
29:00 - Diabetes can cause blindness
31:00 - Getting rid of glasses at the age of 40
34:00 - Can India solve major eye issues before the US?
37:35 - Basic ear health precautions
40:05 - Views on earbuds and ear wax
42:55 - Basic eye hygiene
44:05 - Competition in pharma companies
49:50 - Failures during research
54:14 - Growth of his company
56:25 - What is public health?
59:05 - The distribution network in the pharma industry
1:02:45 - His experience in community pharmacy in the UK
1:07:14 - The smoking cessation program
1:12:05 - Future of the pharma industry in India
1:14:55 - Conclusion
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