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Is the pharmaceutical sector realising its potential for sustainable manufacturing?

European Pharmaceutical Review

Globally, the pharmaceutical sector emitted around 52 megatonnes of CO 2 in 2015, the most recent period for which detailed numbers are available. 1 Every major pharmaceutical manufacturer in the UK and Ireland is investing in making their operations and supply chains more environmentally friendly.

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Tackling fake pharmaceuticals: an industry united against counterfeit products

European Pharmaceutical Review

Consequently, pharmaceutical manufacturers risk their reputation if impersonating products fail to deliver the expected quality or health impact. According to the latest WHO estimates in 2015, this duped consumer base accounts for 50 percent of all online drug purchases. But what exactly does this look like? .

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Drug pricing increases are disgraceful

World of DTC Marketing

Among the 25 worldwide companies that spend the most on research and development—all more than $5 billion a year—seven are pharmaceutical manufacturers, but eight are automobile or automobile-parts companies with profit margins under 10 percent. Amazon’s operating margin is under 5 percent.

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