STAT+: Pharma wins a battle over the cost of wastewater treatment in Europe

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What happened

AG recommended annulling part of a directive that requires drugmakers to finance 80% of the costs of wastewater treatment.

Key facts

  • AG recommended annulling part of a directive that requires drugmakers to finance 80% of the costs of wastewater treatment.
  • Reported by STAT and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:17:19 UTC.

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  1. STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about anxious Novartis investors, patent expirations for biologics, and more

  2. STAT+: Pharma wins a battle over the cost of wastewater treatment in Europe

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