Industry Developments

BMI View: Scandals involving Mexico's social health schemes have prompted public patients to turn to the private sector for their healthcare needs. While we maintain our view that out-of-pocket... 2011-10-25

BMI View: While we view a recent string of healthcare investments positively, we believe a deep-rooted political tradition of protectionism and more recent disputes surrounding Brazil's... 2011-10-24

BMI View: While BMI anticipated that Eli Lilly & Co's marketing, selling and administrative costs would impact the quarter's profitability, higher than expected costs of sales helped... 2011-10-21

Founded in 1876, Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly researches, develops and markets endocrinology, oncology, cardiovascular, neuroscience and animal health products. The company employs... 2011-10-21

Founded in 1876, Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly researches, develops and markets endocrinology, oncology, cardiovascular, neuroscience and animal health products. The company employs... 2011-10-21

BMI View: Abbott Laboratories' share price will outperform BMI's Pharma 20 Index over the next three months. The Illinois-based company will primarily benefit from the separation of... 2011-10-20

Founded in 1888, Illinois-based Abbott Laboratories discovers, develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics.... 2011-10-20

Founded in 1888, Illinois-based Abbott Laboratories discovers, develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics.... 2011-10-20

BMI View: Although testament to the region's increasing growth potential, we believe foreign investments into pharmacy chains and local pharmaceutical companies have far-reaching implications... 2011-10-19

BMI View: While viewed as a positive first step, we do not believe a proposed drug monitoring system will let Canadian drugmakers off the hook from the government's ongoing calls for... 2011-10-18