The Index 2010 features important methodological refinements that include covering more companies, more diseases, and more indicators. Other important changes are:
- Separate rankings for originator companies (20 vs. 17) and generics companies (6 vs. 3).
- Measurement of actual performance on top of commitments and transparency.
- Additional focus on non-communicable diseasesSpecific coverage of innovations in the sector.
- More diversified sources of information.