My background in the pharmaceutical industry primarily comes from the generic drug industry. I was involved in the pioneering stage when generic drugs were considered less than equal to a branded pharmaceuticals. Today with over 80 percent of the prescriptions filled generically, these large players hold a powerful control over generic manufacturers.
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