sortimentsbredd

14:00 May 18, 2012
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Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Pharmaceuticals
Swedish term or phrase: sortimentsbredd
Det finns ett stort behov av sortimentsbredd

It's important to have a wide range of different drugs for epilepsy (cos then there's a greater chance one will actually work)

Is there an established English term for this "broad choice"?
Christopher Schröder
United Kingdom


Summary of answers provided
3 +2range
rajagopalan sampatkumar
4broad product range
Åsa Schoening
3selection
freekfluweel


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range


Explanation:
Det finns ett stort behov av sortimentsbredd.. =There is a great ned for a range (..of drugs)

rajagopalan sampatkumar
Switzerland
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Native speaker of: English
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agree  Michele Fauble: 'a wide range'
1 hr
  -> Thanks, Michele Fauble.

agree  Sven Petersson: 'a wide range'
3 hrs
  -> Thanks, Sven Petersson.
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selection


Explanation:
broad/wide selection (of medicine)

sortiment = assortment

freekfluweel
Netherlands
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Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
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broad product range


Explanation:
I would use the more compact "broad product range." If you break it up, then I'd go with "wide range of products." I'd also be tempted to use "essential."

Examples: A broad product range is essential to stay competitive... With a broad product range you're well positioned to...

From link below:
Broad product range – Outstanding delivery capabilities


    Reference: http://mpapharma.com/product-range-en.html
Åsa Schoening
United States
Local time: 00:03
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Native speaker of: Swedish
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