ABPI Welcomes Amended Legislation On Curbing Excessive Unbranded Drug Prices
Executive Summary
Newly passed UK legislation gives the government powers to curb pricing of unbranded generics when market forces fail. The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry has welcomed amendments to draft legislation that have addressed its concerns over onerous requirements.
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