We've had a long wrangle with the pharmaceutical industry…
“We've had a long wrangle with the pharmaceutical industry about parallel imports, and what we were saying is we want to make medicines and drugs as affordable as a possible to what is largely a poor population.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Advocates reducing drug costs for low‑income populations by allowing parallel imports of medicines.
In simple terms: Make medicines cheaper for poor people.
Key Takeaway
Support parallel imports to lower prices.
Themes
health equity
affordability
policy
global health
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
policy
advocational
When to use this quote
- government health programs
- NGO advocacy
- patient assistance
- international trade negotiations
Key Concepts
pharmaceutical economics
trade policy
access to medicine
Questions to Reflect On
- How can quality be ensured with parallel imports?
- What alternative strategies exist to lower drug prices?
A Different Perspective
Parallel imports may affect drug quality control and local industry.