Lets not get defensive here. I am a GSK employee and understand the importance of R&D etc but there is also a reality here which was stated by the previous post and will continue to be a problem as the baby boomers age- and that is cost of medications. This person ,like many, have to choose between rent or food and thier medications. Not everyone has behaviours that contribute to their poor health. My mother who takes very few medications yet needs to take some and is on a fixed income struggles with this very issue. Thankfully she has children that can help. lets work to help find solutions to this very important and real situation. I value what use to be the core value of Pharma and that was to provide innovated medicines, however i do resent the high salaried executives who continue to keep thier high pay/bonus/stock options etc.. while making some very poor decisions driving this company into the ground and then blame the workers (sales people) for their inability to be effective sale people. The result is drive the sales people out with pressure tatics or selectivly choose the reps who haven't succomb to the pressure and fire them. I don't have the answers but I am surely not for big management of GSK or any other big pharma. Get them and thier big salaries out of the way and get back to progress. I would love to see JP give back a little of what he has taken from this company. Wouldnt that be bold and humble to say since my people are only getting 1-3% raises I will by pass mine. My how Noble!!!! How much does the man need!!!!!!!!!! Saving lives?????? Right! Put your money where your mouth is!! I digressed sorry!