Two “parallel threats” to modern antibiotics have been highlighted by Sandoz CEO Richard Saynor and global head of anti-infectives Ian Ball, in the form of both antimicrobial resistance and the “increasing dysfunctionality” of the market framework for existing treatments.
Sandoz Pushes Back On AMR And ‘Dysfunctional’ Antibiotics Market
Get Access Balance Right And Consider Market Reforms, Urge Senior Executives
Sandoz CEO Richard Saynor and global head of anti-infectives Ian Ball have spoken out on the threat of antimicrobial resistance and the “increasing dysfunctionality” of the market framework for antibiotics.

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