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Policies & positions

We always aspire to be open and transparent to earn the trust and confidence of our stakeholders.

We work to achieve our business objectives responsibly for all

We support policies that promote the interests of patients, improve public health and promote access to medicines and innovations.

Public policy areas

We develop policy positions, adopt industry-leading standards, communicate openly and seek those who share our mission.

Access & affordability

Access & affordability

Access & affordability

We work to save and improve lives around the world by inventing breakthrough medicines and vaccines – and ensuring they are available and affordable to patients who need them.

Innovation

Innovation

Innovation

Innovation is the heart of our company. That's why we support policies that promote research & development investments and put patient needs first.

Public health

Public health

Public health

We take a firm stand on many public health issues confronting people and society today, including climate change, antimicrobial resistance and using water more efficiently, to name just a few.

Transparency & responsible behavior

Transparency & responsible behavior

Transparency & responsible behavior

We proactively address many legal and regulatory issues in our industry, such as clinical trial ethics, human rights and direct-to-consumer advertising.

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The stories behind the policies

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The impending “slow tsunami” of antimicrobial resistance

As antibiotic-resistant infections continue to rise, the AMR Action Fund looks to overcome key barriers of late-stage antibiotic development

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Next: The impending “slow tsunami” of antimicrobial resistance

Working together to create a sustainable market for antibiotics

It’s time to take action to slow the advance of AMR – but we cannot do it alone. By Jenelle Krishnamoorthy, associate vice president, Global Policy, Communications & Population Health

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Next: Working together to create a sustainable market for antibiotics

How you can help slow the threat of antimicrobial resistance

Before antibiotics were discovered in the 20th century, contracting an infection could be a death sentence. Their discovery was a turning point in human history, revolutionizing medicine and saving countless lives. However, the growing burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens the return to a world without antibiotics. We all have a responsibility to address this […]

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Next: How you can help slow the threat of antimicrobial resistance

Addressing antibiotic resistance is more critical than ever. Here’s why.

Since their development, antibiotics have transformed health care and saved countless lives globally. But rising levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) make current antibiotics less effective. There’s no single or simple solution to the complex problem of AMR, but we’re committed to investing our expertise and resources alongside our partners to get much-needed antibiotics to those […]

Read more

Next: Addressing antibiotic resistance is more critical than ever. Here’s why.

The impending “slow tsunami” of antimicrobial resistance

As antibiotic-resistant infections continue to rise, the AMR Action Fund looks to overcome key barriers of late-stage antibiotic development

Read more

Next: The impending “slow tsunami” of antimicrobial resistance

Working together to create a sustainable market for antibiotics

It’s time to take action to slow the advance of AMR – but we cannot do it alone. By Jenelle Krishnamoorthy, associate vice president, Global Policy, Communications & Population Health

Read more

Next: Working together to create a sustainable market for antibiotics

How you can help slow the threat of antimicrobial resistance

Before antibiotics were discovered in the 20th century, contracting an infection could be a death sentence. Their discovery was a turning point in human history, revolutionizing medicine and saving countless lives. However, the growing burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens the return to a world without antibiotics. We all have a responsibility to address this […]

Read more

Next: How you can help slow the threat of antimicrobial resistance

Addressing antibiotic resistance is more critical than ever. Here’s why.

Since their development, antibiotics have transformed health care and saved countless lives globally. But rising levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) make current antibiotics less effective. There’s no single or simple solution to the complex problem of AMR, but we’re committed to investing our expertise and resources alongside our partners to get much-needed antibiotics to those […]

Read more

Next: Addressing antibiotic resistance is more critical than ever. Here’s why.

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