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Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
The term 'pharmaceutical' refers to the creation and sale of medicine. Discuss what you see as the most significant development in the past few years.

Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"There have been so many developments in the pharmaceutical industry the past three years, but I feel that the biggest was the creation of the first vaccine for Dengue."

Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"I am most impressed by the way the pharma industry has switched its focus from treatment to prevention. It's a great way to flip our thinking in the industry and will save the lives of so many people."

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The biggest development in pharmaceuticals in the past 3 years is when Pfizer developed one of the first FDA approved covid-19 vaccine. COVID-19 has caused many mental issues to millions of individuals, whether losing a loved one or being isolated every day. With the vaccine coming, everyone can be optimistic that their daily routine can be back to normal.

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2020 was a major year for pharma, wasn't it! I suggest including details on Novartis's role during the COVID-19 pandemic (i.e., making drugs to fight key symptoms of COVID-19. Novartis 'mobilized R&D capabilities, medicines, clinical trials expertise, and philanthropic aid to address the coronavirus pandemic.'
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