Stock Scan October: Generics Pull Pharma Down
Executive Summary
Pharma stocks suffered in October, particularly in North America. Across the globe, stock prices among the biggest pharmaceutical companies were down an average of 2% on the month, despite general market revivals in Asia. The generics sector was particularly badly hit but there were several major setbacks for branded pharma companies, too.
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