Introduction to the GaBI Journal
Journal Title: Generics and Biosimilars Initiative Journal - Year 2012, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
I am proud and pleased to be able to write the introduction to this first issue of the Generics and Biosimilars Initiative Journal (GaBI Journal).
Authors and Affiliations
Philip D Walson
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Introduction to the GaBI Journal
I am proud and pleased to be able to write the introduction to this first issue of the Generics and Biosimilars Initiative Journal (GaBI Journal).
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