Where are you in the pecking order?
13 September 2012
The bird flu threat illustrates the power held by pharmaceutical firms. How do buyers deal with ‘strong’ suppliers? Rebecca Ellinor and Anusha Bradley report
As the UK faces the possibility of a bird flu epidemic, the spotlight is now on the makers of the vaccine.
The Department of Health (DH) is inviting drug manufacturers to tender for a contract to supply 120 million doses in the event of an outbreak. The proposal to purchase in advance will ensure, it is hoped, there is enough vaccine available in the UK for...