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Zoek in het archief terug Datum nieuwsfeit: 26-10-2005 IMS Health voorspelt 6 tot 7 procent groei voor wereldwijde farmaceutische markt in 2006; Chinese markt blijft sterk, groeit 17 tot 18 procent ( BW)(CT-IMS-HEALTH)(RX) IMS Health Forecasts 6 to 7 Percent Growth for Global Pharmaceutical Market in 2006; U.S.

Forecast to Grow at 8 to 9 Percent Pace, Up from 6 to 7 Percent in 2005; China Market Remains Robust, Growing 17 to 18 Percent Business Editors/Health Editors/Science Editors FAIRFIELD, Conn.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Oct.

25, 2005-IMS Health (NYSE: RX), the world's leading provider of information solutions to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, today announced that it expects global pharmaceutical market growth to remain flat in 2005 at 7 - 8 percent, and is forecasting 6 - 7 percent growth in 2006, with total market size reaching U.S.

$640 - 650 billion.

"Several key market events are expected to shape the pharmaceutical industry in 2006," said Murray Aitken, senior vice president, Corporate Strategy, IMS Health.

"These include the introduction of the Medicare drug benefit in the U.S., expected patent loss and generic introduction for six blockbuster products, and continued efforts by local governments to reduce drug spending and manage patient access to branded pharmaceuticals.

While some pharmaceutical companies are taking the necessary steps to address the...

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