Neuraxpharm Group, a European specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the central nervous system, has expanded its operations in Southern Europe with the launch of Neuraxpharm Portugal, it was reported yesterday.

The new office will be part of the company's Southern European Region that includes Italy, Spain and now Portugal.

Javier Mercade, general manager for Italy and Spain, was named as head of the Southern Region earlier this year, which will include Spain, Italy and Portugal. The company has also named Teng Dias as commercial director of the Portugal business.