Patent Expirations Could Pressure Ratings of Global Pharma Companies in 2012
Posted on June 08, 2011 at 10:32 AM EDT
The outlook for the global pharmaceutical industry is negative as a result of upcoming patent expirations on a number of the largest-selling drugs, says Moody’s in its annual Industry Outlook report published today. “Patents on a number of the largest-selling drugs will expire in late 2011 and in 2012, which is increasing [...]