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Is India capable of ensuring equitable access to biopharmaceuticals?

Express Pharma

In a bid to resolve both physical and financial restrictions inhibiting equitable access to quality medicines, the Jan Aushadhi scheme was launched in 2008 and envisaged the setting up of dedicated Janaushadhi Kendras to provide quality generic medicines at capped prices for the general public.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a new schizophrenia drug, a U.N. pledge on AMR and more

STAT

It is a new type of medicine that works by stimulating a pair of muscarinic receptors in the brain, that, in turn, control the release of a brain chemical called acetylcholine. Current antipsychotics, which include generic medicines and branded products,  mostly regulate mood by blocking dopamine receptors.

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How could tariffs impact the pharmaceutical industry?

European Pharmaceutical Review

The US imports a substantial volume of APIs and finished medicines, many of which are essential for patient care, meaning these tariffs could have far-reaching implications. 1 Here, we explore the potential impact of tariffs on pharmaceutical supply chains, pricing, investment and industry strategy. References 1.