Editor’s introduction to the initial issue of the third volume of GaBI Journal
Journal Title: Generics and Biosimilars Initiative Journal - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
This issue of the GaBI Journal begins with editorial comments from our Deputy Editor-in-Chief Dr Robin Thorpe concerning the Review Article by Azevedo et al. covering biosimilar regulations and their implementation in some Latin American countries.
Authors and Affiliations
Philip D Walson
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