When I hear things like 'unpatriotic,' I just chalk it up to a lot of political rhetoric.
The pharma pricing system was not built on the idea of consumer engagement. It was built... on market efficiencies. It was not built on the premise of consumerism.
The pricing of a pharmaceutical product is opaque and frustrating, especially for patients.
I would say that the pharmaceutical industry is hyper-competitive from a global perspective.
We recognize the significant burden on patients from continued, rising insurance premiums and being forced increasingly to pay the full list price for medicines at the pharmacy counter.
My great-grandfather started in the coal mines, and my great grandmother made 10 pounds of bread every Saturday morning that we delivered to the neighbors. It was always about giving back. These kinds of things drive me to make a difference.
Throughout our history we have been tireless advocates for expanding access to high-quality, affordable medicine. This is especially true in the area of HIV/AIDS.
Treating everyone with dignity and respect is of utmost importance to me and are values we instill and take very seriously at Mylan.
Look, I think if you've got a niche portfolio or just operating in one country, like the United States, your ability to absorb the volatility is much less.
Obama had the wherewithal to muscle through an entire health care reorganization, right? Like it, don't like it, whatever.