Generics secure around 70% of the pharmaceutical supply.
82% confidence
HealthEuropean Union
Omissions
The figure refers specifically to 'prescription medicines by volume' rather than total pharmaceutical supply. Volume-based market share typically differs from value-based market share, as generic medicines generally have lower prices than originator medicines.
The source is an industry association (Medicines for Europe) representing generic medicine manufacturers, not an independent official statistical body like Eurostat or EMA.
The claim does not specify whether this refers to volume or value, which is an important distinction in pharmaceutical market analysis.
Sources
SecondaryMedicines for Europe FactsheetsThe generic medicines industry supplies close to 70% of prescription medicines in volume in Europe