Rash of Generic Price Hikes Pushes UK Health Dept Into Action
Executive Summary
Huge hikes in the prices of some generic medicines in the past year have forced the UK health authorities to offer many more “concessionary prices” to pharmacists to ensure continuity of supply and to seek alternative sources of some products. Legislation is due to take effect shortly that will give the government more powers to control generic prices.
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