European Generic Medicines Association (EGA)-16th Annual Conference 3-4 June 2010, Rome, Italy

The 16th Annual Conference of the European Generic Medicines Association ( EGA), held in Rome, included topics covering new developments and challenges in the generic medicines industry in Europe. This conference report highlights selected presentations on developments for generics in the Italian healthcare system, a summary of the EGA pharmaceutical sector inquiry on the delayed market entry of generics, developments and trends in the European generics market, the evolution and growth of the global generics industry, and a CEO perspective on the challenges facing the industry.