EU PHARMA SECTOR SCRAMBLING TO RESPOND TO BREXIT REFERENDUM RESULT

THE EUROPEAN and British pharmaceutical industries are being faced with taking swift action to deal with the impact of the UK referendum vote last week (June 23) to leave the European Union (EU), a move opposed by most medicine manufacturers. The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) quickly responded, with CEO Mike Thompson declaring: “The voice of the British people has been heard. This creates immediate challenges for future investment, research and jobs in our industry in the UK. With that being the case, we are committed to working ...


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