Market structure and conduct in the pharmaceutical industry

• Published in: Pharmacology & therapeutics (Oxford) Vol. 66; no. 2; pp. 301 - 337
• Main Authors: Craig, Ann-Marie, Malek, Mo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Inc 01.01.1995
• Subjects: Economics, Pharmaceutical; International Cooperation; market structure; Marketing of Health Services; multinational; oligopoly; Pharmaceutical industry; Pharmaceutical Services; research and development; FDA; MR; market structure; NCEs; FDI; NDA; oligopoly; multinational; R&D; ANDA; MC; research and development; Pharmaceutical industry; IND

The pharmaceutical industry offers the world's population alleviation and cure from a variety of medical conditions, while also contributing to the economic performance of many countries. The potential importance of these characteristics have made the industry an area of intense debate, critici...