A History of the Irish Pharmaceutical Industry
eBook - PDF

A History of the Irish Pharmaceutical Industry

Making Medicines for the World

  1. 216 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

A History of the Irish Pharmaceutical Industry

Making Medicines for the World

About this book

Uncover the story of Ireland's rise as a global pharmaceutical hub. This insightful history explores the transformation of Ireland's pharmaceutical industry, from its humble beginnings to its current status as a key player in the global market.

Pat McCarthy delves into the economic policies, key figures, and manufacturing processes that shaped the sector. Discover how foreign investment, government initiatives, and strategic decisions propelled Ireland to the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation and production. Learn about the challenges faced, including environmental concerns and economic shifts, and the strategies employed to overcome them.

  • Examine the impact of foreign direct investment on Ireland's economic development.
  • Understand the evolution of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
  • Analyze the role of government policies and key industry players.

For academics, business historians, and industry professionals, this comprehensive account offers a unique perspective on Ireland's remarkable journey in the pharmaceutical world.

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Information

Publisher
Four Courts Press
Year
2021
Topic
History
eBook ISBN
9781801510028
Subtopic
Irish History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Dedication
  3. Title page
  4. Copyright page
  5. Table of contents
  6. List of illustrations
  7. List of abbreviations
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Foreword
  10. Introduction
  11. 1. The pharmaceutical manufacturing cycle: from discovery to the patient
  12. 2. The age of the apothecary, 1200–1921
  13. 3. Making medicines for the nation, 1922–62
  14. 4. The 1960s: an uncertain start
  15. 5. The 1970s and 1980s: decades of growth
  16. 6. Companies, communities and the environment
  17. 7. Biopharmaceuticals and a new wave of investment, 1990–2020
  18. 8. Challenges to the industry: mergers, the patent cliff, inversions and leprechaun economics
  19. 9. Other elements of the pharmaceutical sector ecosystem: corporate services, spin-offs, academic support and suppliers
  20. Plates
  21. 11. Issues facing the sector in Ireland
  22. 12. The future of pharmaceutical manufacturing in Ireland
  23. Bibliography
  24. Index

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