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For other drugs, Merck wants to reduce customers by ten percent. Previously, the Swiss rival Novartis had obtained the applause of Trump by renouncing the price increases in the United States. "Many thanks to Novartis for not increasing prescription drug prices," tweeted the president
. At the same time, Trump thanked the US pharmaceutical company Pfizer, which also refused to ask for more money for its drugs. "We are doing a lot to lower the prices of prescription drugs, maybe even substantially," he said.
Novartis announced on Wednesday that it would not increase the prices of the largest US pharmaceutical market this year. Pfizer had already withdrawn the planned price increases. However, price reductions in favor of consumers could hurt businesses.
The United States is by far the most important market for the pharmaceutical industry – where it generates 40% of its sales. Businesses are above average because they have not set any limit to the price of drugs. It was a thorn in Trump's foot: he had announced a tougher course. (SDA)
Published 20.07.2018 | Updated at 00:44
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