Second UK health body drops Israeli drug firm after activist pressure
Decision by Royal College of Pharmacy to end sponsorship comes after concerns over Teva Pharmaceuticals’ ‘activities’
TL;DR
- The Royal College of Pharmacy has ended its sponsorship deal with Teva UK, the British arm of Teva Pharmaceuticals.
- The decision was made following pressure from pro-Palestine campaigners and a due diligence review into Teva's activities.
- This follows a similar decision by the Royal College of Nursing last week to cut ties with Teva UK.
- Campaigners highlighted Teva's history of corporate malfeasance, including price-fixing and bribery charges, and urged ethical scrutiny comparable to responses to other global conflicts.
- Teva Pharmaceuticals expressed disappointment, stating that healthcare should not be politicized and reaffirming its commitment to patients and ethical operations.