The ABPI said that it hoped to have an international system for licensing medicines for five different age groups agreed in November.

BBC: Drug firms attacked over child medicines

The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) said that if the drugs were withdrawn it would act as a significant deterrent to companies undertaking further research in this area.

BBC: NEWS | Health | Alzheimer drugs may be withdrawn

The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) says increasing amounts of data are being published but there must be recognition that 'release of commercially confidential information could undermine investment in research and development of future medicines'.

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