10/02/2021at 15:39

Pharmaceutical company makes commitments to EU antitrust chief

A South African firm commits to reduce prices significantly on three crucial European cancer drugs to avoid abuse of its dominant market position. EU's competition commissioner is satisfied with costs saved for European healthcare system gleaned from the firm's pledge.

BY LOUISE WENDT JENSEN, TRANSLATED BY NIELSINE NIELSEN & DANIEL FRANK CHRISTENSEN

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