Claas Kirchhelle @kirchhelle.bsky.social · 21/11/2025This was despite the fact that antibiotics were still generating profits, major companies were actively defending patents & most clinicians considered stewardship & access rather than innovation a priority. (3/9) 100 0
Claas Kirchhelle @kirchhelle.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Key to the Empty Pipeline metaphor's success was its ability to present antibiotic innovation (& with it #AMR) as a market problem that could be fixed via fiscal & regulatory interventions. (4/9) 110 0
Claas Kirchhelle @kirchhelle.bsky.social · 21/11/2025This narrative originated in & fell on fertile ground within high-income countries where governments began to advocate in part competing financial models from ca. 2010. The article covers proposed push & pull incentives including the creation of new PPPs, PDPs, and subscription models (5/9) 100 0
