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In 1980, PhRMA's member companies invested $2 Billion in research and development of medicines.
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PhRMA Companies Provide Help
To Earthquake Victims in Haiti
America’s pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies have contributed nearly $35 million in medicines, medical supplies and cash to relief efforts following the devastating earthquake in Haiti. More help is coming, including through the Rx Response program.
MEDICINES IN DEVELOPMENT
Report From Tufts University Finds
Increase In Rare Disease Research
America's drug development pipeline offers hope for millions suffering from historically under-treated diseases. The report shows 425 potential new medicines granted orphan drug designations between 2006 and 2008.
COMPANY SPOTLIGHT
Improving the Prognosis:
Cures Through Innovation
President Obama has called for this nation to find a cure for cancer. I applaud him for that but we need to recognise that we are looking at many cures rather than a single cure.
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KNOW THE FACTS
Prescription Medicines Account for Only
One-Tenth of Every Health Care Dollar
While the use of prescription medicines is growing because of the increased role medicines play in treating disease and helping patients to live longer, healthier lives, the cost of prescription medicines represents just over 10 cents of every health care dollar spent in the United States.
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