D4T: Universities Allied for Essential Medicines

Universities Allied for Essential Medicines

ABOUT US FACTS & FALLACIES PATENTS & ACCESS THE d4T STORY THE EAL CAMPUS CAMPAIGNS ADDITIONAL READING JOIN US CONTACT US HOME	In 2001, a group of students began a campaign that ultimately led Yale and Bristol-Myers Squibb to pledge not to enforce their South African patents on d4T--a crucial drug in HIV treatment, which was developed through taxpayer-funded research at Yale and sold commercially under the brand name Zerit. Because sub-Saharan African states represent a tiny portion of pharmaceutical profits (constituting about 1% of the global market), the deal has no bearing on R&D, but had tremendous implications for South Africans infected with HIV. As a result of the deal, a new generic version of the drug is now being produced that is up to 40% cheaper than the costs of the patented drug, while maintaining the same safety profile. Dozens of other essential medicines that have been developed in part at universities could be sold effectively at cheaper prices without impacting negatively on R&D, but where they are patented and exclusively licensed, prices can be set uncompetitively. There are two basic ways to solve this problem: allow competition (not patenting or non-exclusive licensing), or enforcing fair pricing requirements (for example, requiring a company to sell the product at 5% above production cost). The new anti-HIV drug Fuzeon was developed through taxpayer funding to laboratories at Duke, and the AIDS drugs Ziagen and Lamivudine were produced through research conducted at the University of Minnesota and Emory University, respectively. Students and professors at those schools and at others are now working to change their universities' policies and improve vital access to medicines. The pop diva, Lady Gaga is all set for her next onstage performance in the city of angles, Los Angeles. The queen of pop in recent times Lady gaga is a youth icon the young generation love. She became a phenomenon the moment she came out with hit singles like, bad romance, telephone, just dance, poker face and many more. This brunette proved to be an instant buzz for the whole nation, and as her fan list never seems to stop growing, her fans just can't get enough of this pop star. Fans the Los Angeles shows Tickets are up for grabs so snatch your deal now One of the best adult attractions is coming to Las Vegas real soon! The world famous male stripping group, Thunder From Down Under is all set to blow your minds! All the people who are looking for a good time must definitely hop in to this amazing show and 100 % satisfaction is guaranteed! The group is quite famous for their awesome performances. They are in a lot of demand these days. You are lucky to have them here in Vegas! Don't miss out the fun! Grab your Thunder From Down Under Las Vegas Tickets as soon as possible! Find out more about the campus campaigns.

In 2001, a group of students began a campaign that ultimately led Yale and Bristol-Myers Squibb to pledge not to enforce their South African patents on d4T--a crucial drug in HIV treatment, which was developed through taxpayer-funded research at Yale and sold commercially under the brand name Zerit. Because sub-Saharan African states represent a tiny portion of pharmaceutical profits (constituting about 1% of the global market), the deal has no bearing on R&D, but had tremendous implications for South Africans infected with HIV.

As a result of the deal, a new generic version of the drug is now being produced that is up to 40% cheaper than the costs of the patented drug, while maintaining the same safety profile.

Dozens of other essential medicines that have been developed in part at universities could be sold effectively at cheaper prices without impacting negatively on R&D, but where they are patented and exclusively licensed, prices can be set uncompetitively. There are two basic ways to solve this problem: allow competition (not patenting or non-exclusive licensing), or enforcing fair pricing requirements (for example, requiring a company to sell the product at 5% above production cost).

The new anti-HIV drug Fuzeon was developed through taxpayer funding to laboratories at Duke, and the AIDS drugs Ziagen and Lamivudine were produced through research conducted at the University of Minnesota and Emory University, respectively. Students and professors at those schools and at others are now working to change their universities' policies and improve vital access to medicines.

The pop diva, Lady Gaga is all set for her next onstage performance in the city of angles, Los Angeles. The queen of pop in recent times Lady gaga is a youth icon the young generation love. She became a phenomenon the moment she came out with hit singles like, bad romance, telephone, just dance, poker face and many more. This brunette proved to be an instant buzz for the whole nation, and as her fan list never seems to stop growing, her fans just can't get enough of this pop star. Fans the Los Angeles shows Tickets are up for grabs so snatch your deal now

One of the best adult attractions is coming to Las Vegas real soon! The world famous male stripping group, Thunder From Down Under is all set to blow your minds! All the people who are looking for a good time must definitely hop in to this amazing show and 100 % satisfaction is guaranteed! The group is quite famous for their awesome performances. They are in a lot of demand these days. You are lucky to have them here in Vegas! Don't miss out the fun! Grab your Thunder From Down Under Las Vegas Tickets as soon as possible!

Find out more about the campus campaigns.