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14 July 2026NewsRegulation & IndustryMarisa Woutersen

UK-Switzerland strike trade deal with first-of-its-kind pharma rules

An enhanced agreement between the two countries cements existing protections for pharma innovators and is being hailed by the industry as a boost for investment and research.

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