Research and Development of Drugs for Developing Countries Faces Many Barriers

Date

2011

Authors

Lexchin, Joel

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Abstract

R&D for neglected diseases faces a number of barriers. In order to expand R&D, all of the actors – governments, companies, and NGOs, among others – need to work together on solutions. The limitations of the prize fund model and PPPs need to be addressed.

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Health, Business

Citation

Lexchin, J. (2010). One step forward, one step sideways? Expanding research capacity for neglected diseases. BMC International Health and Human Rights, 10(1), 20.