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In your opinion, what is the biggest development in Pharmaceuticals in the past three years?

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.

"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."

"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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