Drug Discontinuation: Why Pharma Companies Frequently Stop Making Generic Drugs

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Executive Summary

Much of the focus in the pharmaceutical industry is on new drugs.
What is left out of the equation is the discontinuation of generic drugs.

Introduction

Often pharmaceutical pricing is just accepted without considering the reasons for such high costs.

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