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R&D is the oxygen to the pharmaceutical industry’s flame. Success of large drug companies is almost completely dependent on the discovery and development of new drugs, which is reflected in the amount of resources allocated to research activities – 20 percent in many of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Innovative medicines give patients and physicians worldwide state-of-the-art, patented-protected medications. Several studies indicate that pharmaceutical innovation is accountable for much advancement in terms of general health and longevity, especially considering that today's innovative products will become tomorrow's generics.

This chapter seeks to highlight those companies that are focused on developing innovative medicines in the different therapeutic areas of health and to understand how their discoveries are helping to treat people’s health.

Title
Innovative Medicines
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