Indeed, as global pharmaceutical companies themselves come under pressure in their home countries as to just how expensive cutting-edge, patented medicines can be, _____________ generics versions, this is becoming a concern beyond just India. A story that came to _____________ recently was of an Australian academic who began suffering from Hepatitis C, his liver reaching a critical precancerous stage, and realised patented medicines down under _____________ him $100,000 for a course. He made his way to Chennai and bought generics versions of the same drug for less than $1,000. Completely cured, he is now running a _____________ the high price of patented medicines.