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In 1980, PhRMA's member companies invested $2 Billion in research and development of medicines.
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Straight Talk From PhRMA's Billy Tauzin
Americans who cast their ballots don't sign into the emergency room as Republicans or Democrats. They sign in as patients. Disease is non-partisan.
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Biotechnology Research ExpandsWith 633 Medicines in Development
As the nation combats an alarming rise in chronic diseases, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America released a new report on the next generation of medicines in research pipelines that offer hope to millions of patients.
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Companies Respond to Emergencies
After disastrous storms like Hurricanes Ike and Gustav come ashore, the job of picking up the pieces and rebuilding communities is never easy. But an important part of any recovery effort is making sure that needed medicines and supplies can reach disaster victims.
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The Private Sector Must HelpTackle Health Challenges
A recent poll by the Commonwealth Fund found that 82 percent of adults surveyed believe the U.S. health-care system needs an overhaul. Improving health care is one of the most important challenges that our nation and its next president face.
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R&D by Pharmaceutical CompaniesReaches New Record of $58.8 Billion
America’s pharmaceutical and biotechnology research companies invested a record $58.8 billion last year in the research and development of new life-changing medicines and vaccines – an increase of nearly $3 billion.
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