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World Service,16 Feb 2001,25 mins

When Pain Equals Profit

Global Business

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Interview on the pharmaceutical industry with Sir Richard Sykes head of GlaxoSmithKline. The creation of one of the largest pharmaceutical companies, through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, is discussed. Should the pharmaceutical industry concentrate its efforts, away from profit and patents, to eradicating disease and easing symptoms? Presenter: Peter Day.

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