The global pharmaceutical industry

Authors

Tukdeo, Rajesh
Kalilombe, Emmie
Onyeugbo, Ogochukwu Clinton
Okafor, Faith
Ebeleghe, Rhoda

Issue Date

2016

Degree

MBA in Information Systems

Publisher

Dublin Business School

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Abstract

Global prescription drugs sales are expected to reach US$ 987 billion [Figure 6 in Appendix IV] by 2020. According to Nasdaq report, companies will focus more on generic drugs than branded. By 2018, sales of generic drugs worldwide are expected to rise to US$ 442 Billion. Similarly vaccine market is emerging as major revenue source for pharmaceutical companies. It is expected to reach US$ 61 billion by 2020. Author keywords: Global pharmaceuticals industry