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The Foundation stimulates and guides pharmaceutical companies to do more to improve access to medicine. It is an independent non-profit organisation.
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Access to Medicine Index

Ranks 20 of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies based on their efforts to address access to medicine, including in strategy, governance, R&D and pricing. By publicly recognising the best performers, the Index spurs companies to compete to be the best.

Antimicrobial Resistance Benchmark

The first report to compare what pharmaceutical companies are doing to bring antimicrobial resistance under control. By highlighting innovative actions, it encourages more companies to seize opportunities for change.

Access to Vaccines Index

Reports what vaccine companies are doing to ensure all children can be immunised wherever they live. By uncovering what is working and where, this Index helps ensure vaccine markets also reach the poorest and most remote communities.
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Media - published on 01 Aug 2018

Novartis exit from antibiotics a setback for race against resistance

Katrina Megget writes about Novartis' recent announcement to drop its antibacterial and antiviral research programs.

The author quotes views on the Novartis’ decision to exit the antibiotics market and the implications in the fight against drug-resistant infections. She also refers to the results of the Antimicrobial Resistance Benchmark published in January 2018.

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View our detailed overview of each company’s performance in the Index, including breakdowns of their product portfolios and R&D pipelines.