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27 July 2026NewsRegulation & IndustryMarisa Woutersen

Buying the brains: Why is Big Pharma shopping for innovation?

With billions in revenue set to disappear as patents expire, pharmaceutical giants are racing to acquire their way out of trouble. But are there other drivers behind the surge—and how long can the momentum last?

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