A large pharmaceutical company decides to reduce the price of a medication to encourage physicians to continue prescribing it as generic brands have entered the market. According to the five forces model, which competitive force is the company addressing?

A. power of large customers
B. low industry rivalry
C. threat of substitute products
D. power of large suppliers
E. high brand loyalty


Answer: C

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