Follow - up activity
Ex. I. Agree or disagree with the following.
In the UK, the British National Formulary is the core guide for pharmacists and clinicians.
There are now less than 200 pharmaceutical companies in the world.
Most of today’s pharmaceutical companies were founded in the early 19th century.
Valium which was introduced into clinical practice in 1950s became the most prescribed drug in history.
The pharmaceutical industry began to expand at a greater rate in 1980s.
The Declaration of Helsinki was issued by the World Medical Association in 1954.
According to the Declaration pharmaceutical companies must prove efficacy of the tested drugs in clinical trials before marketing them.
The United States accounts for almost half of the global pharmaceutical market.
The development and approval of generics is less expensive, allowing them to be sold at a lower price.
Marketing of prescription drugs in the USA is regulated by the Federal Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987.
Ex. II Prove that.
There are pharmaceutical institutions of different types of property.
Over the years, the worldwide demand for drugs has increased rapidly as more and more drugs have been developed.
Today, the United States heads all countries in drug production.
Drugs today not only benefit mankind tremendously but also present it with some of the worst problems and greatest challenges.
A small biotechnology company might have a new drug but no sales or marketing capabilities.
Pharmaceutical companies commonly spend a large amount on advertising, marketing and lobbying to influence politicians.
In some countries, notably in the US, pharmaceutical companies are allowed to advertise direct to the general public and physicians.