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The World's Biggest Drug Market?
It Depends.
Updated: 2026.05.06
3 min read · Intermediate
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The World's Biggest Drug Market?
It Depends.
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세계 최대의 의약품 시장은 어디?
정의하기 나름입니다.
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Articles
Novartis CEO calls for 'complete rethink' of Europe's drug pricing policies
Videos
How Drug Prices Work | WSJWhy drugs cost more in America
Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.
Q2
What part of the reading resonated with you most?
이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?
Q3
What does the article mean by “the biggest drug market”? Why does it depend?
이 글에서 말하는 ‘가장 큰 의약품 시장’이란 무엇을 의미하나요? 그 기준이 달라질 수 있는 이유는 무엇일까요?
Q4
What is the difference between market value and market volume?
시장 가치(value)와 시장 규모(volume)의 차이는 무엇인가요?
Q5
Why do countries like India and China have high drug consumption by volume?
인도나 중국과 같은 나라들은 왜 의약품 소비량이 많은 걸까요?
Q6
Why are drug prices higher in the United States compared to other countries?
미국은 왜 다른 나라들보다 의약품 가격이 더 높은가요?
Q7
How do healthcare systems affect drug prices in different countries?
각 나라의 의료 시스템은 의약품 가격에 어떤 영향을 미칠까요?
Q8
Which should be prioritized: protecting pharmaceutical companies’ patent rights or ensuring patients have access to affordable medicines?
제약사의 특허권 보호와 환자의 저렴한 약값 중 무엇이 우선시되어야 할까요?
Q9
Do you view medicines as products that should be governed by market principles, or as part of universal welfare that should be accessible to everyone?
의약품을 시장 원리에 맡겨야 하는 ‘상품’으로 보시나요, 아니면 보편적 ‘복지’로 보시나요?
Q10
Do you think direct government price controls hinder innovation and development in the pharmaceutical industry, or are they a necessary measure?
정부의 직접적인 가격 통제가 제약 산업의 발전과 혁신을 저해할까요, 아니면 필수적인 조치일까요?
Q11
How do you think governments should balance drug prices and innovation?
정부는 의약품 가격과 혁신 사이에서 어떻게 균형을 맞춰야 한다고 생각하나요?
Q12
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.
Expressions
generics
medicines that are made to be the same as brand-name drugs but are usually cheaper
例句
1

Many patients choose generics to save money on their medications.

例句
2

Generics must have the same active ingredients as the original drug.

prescription
a written order from a doctor for medicine or treatment
例句
1

You need a prescription to buy this medicine at the pharmacy.

例句
2

The doctor gave her a prescription for pain relief.

invoice
a document that shows a list of goods or services and the amount of money to be paid
例句
1

The company sent an invoice for the services they provided.

例句
2

Please check the invoice before making the payment.

patent
an official right given by a government to make or sell an invention for a certain time
例句
1

The company applied for a patent on its new technology.

例句
2

A patent protects the inventor’s rights for several years.

subsidize
to give money or support to help reduce the cost of something
例句
1

The government subsidizes public transportation to keep fares low.

例句
2

The program helps subsidize education costs for low-income families.

본 교재는 당사 편집진이 제작하는 링글의 자산으로 저작권법에 의해 보호됩니다. 링글 플랫폼 외에서 자료를 활용하시는 경우 당사와 사전 협의가 필요합니다.
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*本教材是專爲使用Ringle學習英文的學員設計。