The Chapter Opens with a Story About GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Combivir

question 30

Multiple Choice

The chapter opens with a story about GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Combivir, the anti-AIDS drug. What was one of the reasons that GSK was selling Combivir for such low prices in Africa as compared to Europe?

• A) It is much cheaper to produce the drug in Africa than in Europe.
• B) Government regulations in Europe forced it to charge higher prices.
• C) African governments imposed price ceilings.
• D) Lower prices were charged for humanitarian reasons.

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