BIO Chair Ted Love On Drug Pricing And Political Pressure

Biopharma veteran Ted Love assured industry that the sector remains fundamentally strong during remarks at the BIO CEO & Investor Conference.

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BIO chair Ted Love discussed US politics and drug pricing. • Source: Shutterstock

The biopharma industry remains fundamentally strong despite drug pricing pressure, poor public perception and a challenging two years for the sector financially, according to Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) Chair Ted Love.

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