European Industry Voices Concern As Products Vanish From Market
Fresh Data On European Generics Has Exposed The Fragility Of The Supply Network
Executive Summary
A fresh report has offered stark new data on the extent to which generics are disappearing from the European market. Industry association Medicines for Europe has pointed to the risks of supply consolidation, urging both national- and EU-level action.
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