Machado Ventura visits the Center for Research and Development of Medicines (CIDEM)

Havana, Dec 27 (RHC) Rebel Army Commander José Ramón Machado Ventura paid a working visit to the Center for Research and Development of Medicines (CIDEM) to follow up on the introduction of natural products.

On the social network Twitter, the scientific institution reported that Machado Ventura focused his attention on issues such as medicinal plants under study, pharmaceutical forms, and productive chains.

CIDEM is a branch of the Business Group of Biotechnological and Pharmaceutical Industries (Biocubafarma), dedicated to the research and development of generic drugs, natural products, advanced technologies, and diagnostic means.

This Center has developed important pharmaceutical products based on its technologies, which integrate the country's therapeutic arsenal.

Its drug portfolio of natural origin includes several products that are sold with great acceptance in the national market, such as aloe and oregano syrups, propolis tincture, creams, and calendula. (Source: ACN)