Generic Drug Sector Struggles Even As The Need For Cheaper Drugs Grows
Executive Summary
Lower prices for generic drugs in the US are continuing to drag on revenues of drug makers like Teva, Sandoz, Mylan and Endo. Industry leaders say the US market is stabilizing, but price erosion and other negative factors impacted second quarter financials across the sector. Teva is attempting a turnaround and Mylan is exploring strategic alternatives.
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