Global Pharmaceuticals and Medicine Manufacturing - Global Industry Report

12 Apr 2010, 70 pages
Industry Code: C1933-GL

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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.

Definition

This industry comprises companies that manufacture biological, medicinal and pharmaceutical products in various forms including ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders, solutions and suspensions. The overall pharmaceutical market can be segmented between prescription-based (or ethical) products and over-the-counter medications. The products are predominantly distributed via wholesalers and are then sold via pharmacies or distributed in hospitals.