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Big Pharma Pipeline: Why So Dry?
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I know the industry. There are several problems:
1) The "D" in R&D is MUCH bigger than the "R". Big Pharma has been slashing research.
2) The FDA is full of cronies. They are too slow to approve, and WAY to quick to panic over extremely miniscule risks. Look at the whole Vioxx thing.
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1) The "D" in R&D is MUCH bigger than the "R". Big Pharma has been slashing research.
2) The FDA is full of cronies. They are too slow to approve, and WAY to quick to panic over extremely miniscule risks. Look at the whole Vioxx thing.