A prescription for growth: Switzerland has always punched above its weight when it comes to the production of pharmaceuticals. Despite its small size the country's drugs sector has an impressive world market share of seven per cent.

Swiss News › Nbr. 2004, May 2004

Author: Hollingdale, Michael

Position:: Money

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A prescription for growth: Switzerland has always punched above its weight when it comes to the production of pharmaceuticals. Despite its small size the country's drugs sector has an impressive world market share of seven per cent.

The history of the Swiss pharmaceuticals industry dates back to the middle of the 18th century, with Johann-Rudolf Geigy Gemuseus generally recognised as the pioneer with the establishment in 1758 of a Basel-based company that ...

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