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Drug Prices In Lebanon Still Courting Controversy

April 2006 | Market Trend Analysis
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Drug pricing in Lebanon remains a contentious issue with the cost of medicines among the highest in the region. High retail prices in Lebanon are largely the result of the poor enforcement of regulations. The existing drug import rules do include price negotiations, with the Lebanese authorities granting import permits only after the approval of a given supplier's pricing levels. However, some industry observers claim the problem lies with retailers, some of which have margins of