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Myths & Realities

10 Common Misconceptions about the Pharmaceutical Industry

Myth & Reality 01
The time required to develop and register a new pharmaceutical product

Myths & Realities

Myth & Reality 02
The medicines that provide the best treatment for patients

Myth & Reality 03
The major sources of innovative pharmaceutical research

Myth & Reality 04
Pharmaceutical sales and price containment policies

Myth & Reality 05
The sales figures required to cover pharmaceutical research & development

Myth & Reality 06
Protection from risk and return on investment

Myth & Reality 07
EU Patent protection for pharmaceutical products

Myth & Reality 08
Intellectual property protection | EU vs USA

Myth & Reality 09
Market authorisation requirements for generic medicines

Myth & Reality 10
Investment in research & development