Big Pharma in India EXPOSED: Doing This Will Ruin Your Health | Dostcast w/ Nikkhil K. Masurkar

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 ==================================================================== This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Dostcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557567524054 ==================================================================== Contact Us For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com