Sick People, Particularly Those With Serious Conditions,

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Over The Years, Hiv/aids Activists And Their Allies Have Been Pioneers In Creating New Frontiers In The Medical Establishment. Through Their Efforts, The Fda Drug Approval Procedures Were Reformed So Promising New Therapies Could Reach Desperate Patients Quicker.

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Getting A Traditional Pharmaceutical To The Market Can Cost A Billion Dollars Or More. Newer, More Tailored And Targeted Drugs Called Biologics Are Even More Complex And Expensive. Simple Economics Dictates That Companies And Venture Funds Will Invest More In Products That Can Generate A Sufficient Return.

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