‘Concern’ for the future of Big Pharma in Britain, not just Pfizer
Long one of the most reliable sectors of UK industry, the pharmaceutical sector faces tough times ahead, as Faisal Islam writes.
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Long one of the most reliable sectors of UK industry, the pharmaceutical sector faces tough times ahead, as Faisal Islam writes.
An international group of scientists has today raised further concerns about the lack of evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of the blockbuster anti-flu drug Tamiflu.
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