The generic medicines market in Germany

Although generic medicines are essential for the German pharmaceutical market, market entry for these high quality but affordable medicines is becoming increasingly difficult. This is not only a consequence of governmental health policy, but also a result of certain actions by health insurance compa...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of generic medicines 2012-03, Vol.9 (1), p.9-12
1. Verfasser:	Bretthauer, Bork
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Competition Generic drugs Health care policy Health insurance Insurance industry Market entry Pharmaceutical industry
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Zusammenfassung:	Although generic medicines are essential for the German pharmaceutical market, market entry for these high quality but affordable medicines is becoming increasingly difficult. This is not only a consequence of governmental health policy, but also a result of certain actions by health insurance companies. An overview of the generic medicines market in Germany is offered, demonstrating how generic medicines competition is hindered in Germany.
ISSN:	1741-1343 1741-7090
DOI:	10.1177/1741134311433377