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Big Pharma Loses Generic Drug Fight

Deal for developing nations first blow by Dems in Congress

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted May 17, 2007 10:23 AM CDT

(Newser) – Congress and the White House have agreed to give developing nations more access to affordable generic drugs by easing some patent enforcement rules. Tucked into a broader trade agreement passed last week, the provision is the first blow to American pharmaceutical companies since the Democrats...   Read full story »

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