Mylan snags Merck's generic business
Mylan Laboratories will become the third-largest generic drug company in the world (behind Teva and Novartis) after signing a definitive agreement under which it will acquire Merck's generic business in a deal worth $6.7 billion.
Mylan Laboratories will become the third-largest generic drug company in the world (behind Teva and Novartis) after signing a definitive agreement under which it will acquire Merck's generic business in a deal worth $6.7 billion. Industry observers noted that the acquisition will place Mylan in the number three slot behind Teva and Novartis with a significant presence in all of the top five global generic markets.
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Pharmacists Play Unique Role in Advancing Health Equity for Patients With Chronic Disease
December 7th 2023A new study, outlined in a poster at ASHP Midyear 2023, identified 3 key themes associated with the ways in which pharmacists are positioned to advance health equity for patients with chronic diseases.
