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Pharma Trend: Companies are Waiving Drug Patents in Developing Countries

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In 2015, the World Trade Organization extended a waiver that will exempt developing countries from drug patent obligations until 2033. Until then,countries under the program will be able to continue purchasing, manufacturing, and importing cheaper generic medicines without breaching the patent rules of the WTO.

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The Circular Supply Chain Explained + 13 Realistic Strategies

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With material costs rising and the drive towards sustainable practices in full swing, the circular supply chain has become an attractive way for manufacturers and sellers to manage their supply chains in a more environmentally friendly way – and save costs in the long term. So how do you close the loop on your supply chain?