Trump’s bully boy tactics bringing Big Pharma to heel
Determination to cut prices for medicines in US may yet pile pressure on creaking European health budgets
Abbvie
Looming ‘patent cliff’ facing Big Pharma adds to sector’s woes
When blockbuster drugs lose intellectual property protections it can wipe out billions of dollars in revenue for companies
‘We can’t afford to live here’: Westport housing crisis leaves no room for locals as homeowners turn to Airbnb
Residents blame short-term lets and holiday homes for worsening the Co Mayo town’s accommodation shortage
Siptu renews push for recognition at several large plants in pharma and medical device sectors
Trade union says Tramp tariff threats have triggered interest in representation at big multinational companies
This Irish town produces the world’s entire supply of Botox, but now Trump wants to bring it back to the US
Westport makes the world’s entire supply of the anti-wrinkle drug — now the feat is that production could move to the US
Five companies account for 43% of Ireland’s goods exports in 2022
Pharmaceutical-related products accounted for almost two-thirds of Irish goods exports last year
US targets 10 drugs for pricing negotiations in crackdown on costs
Expensive medicines made by Pfizer, J&J and Merck selected for talks in biggest pharma shake-up in decades
Botox sales from Allergan’s plant in Mayo decline by 10%
Westport-based facility records Botox sales of just under $2.2bn for 2020
Irish exports surge to €306bn as pandemic spurs trade in IT and pharma
CSO figures reveal computer services and chemicals dominate State’s exports
FDI works both ways: the two-way street between the US and Ireland
Irish investment into the US is at an all-time high, with over 110,000 US citizens working for Irish companies
HealthBeacon raises €6m in investment from Elkstone and Crow Rock
Dublin-headquartered company helps patients better adhere to medication schedules
Genuity says Irish DNA database will still be managed locally after sale
State’s Isif fund says value of its stake has been impacted by pandemic and other factors
Brexit fuels major pick-up in North-South trade
CSO figures point to sharp increase in imports from North in wake of UK’s EU exit
Abbvie workers in Cork consider escalating industrial action
Siptu members in Carrigtwohill claim biopharma company will not engage with them
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