TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Industry Overview / Characteristics 3. i) Pharmaceutical ii) Disposable Products Healthcare Services Industry i) Global ii) Region iii) Local 4. Development Of Healthcare Industry 5. Major Foreign Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Companies In Singapore 6. Concerns Facing The Industry 7. Outlook For the Healthcare Industry 8. Benefits To Other Industry 9. PSB / SISIR Internal’s Capabilities 10. Conclusion 1. INTRODUCTION MEDICAL / PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY The medical and health care services industry encompasses the operation of hospitals, medical centres / clinics and nursing homes. It is further sub-categorized into: 1) Dental 2) Medical and Healthcare 3) Laboratory Tests 4) Surgery 5) Nursing 6) Veterinary Services 7) Health Education and Research Activities Other medical-related businesses: 1) Pharmaceutics 2) Cosmetics 3) Personal Care and Medical Care by acupuncturists and physicians