Tag: Generic drugs
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Trump Pharma Tariffs: Who Stands to Lose?
What the tariffs actually do In a post on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on branded or patented pharmaceutical products imported into the United States, unless a company has an active project to build manufacturing capacity within the U.S. The policy is slated to take effect on October 1, 2025.…
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Trump Pharma Tariffs: Who Loses Under New US Duties
Overview: A surprise tariff move with far-reaching implications In a move that mirrors previous tariff shocks, President Donald Trump announced steep new duties on US pharmaceutical imports via social media. He said that starting October 1, 2025, a 100% tariff would apply to branded or patented pharmaceutical products unless a company is building a manufacturing…
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Revolutionary HIV Prevention: Lenacapavir Made Affordable
Introduction to Lenacapavir On September 24, 2025, a landmark agreement was reached to bring the groundbreaking HIV prevention tool, injectable lenacapavir, to 120 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) at an astonishing cost of just $40 per year. This partnership between Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Unitaid, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), and Wits RHI marks a…