Network dynamics in the UK pharmaceutical network - A network-as-practice perspective

► A network-as-practice perspective (NPP) is used to understand performative aspects of dynamics in a pharmaceutical network. ► The NPP approach is an analytical framework based on the 'markets as networks' and the practice-based approach. ► The NPP describes practices in terms of structures, translation processes and mediations of change across key actor groups. ► Interactions between two main change themes via translation mechanisms are identified in the business network. ► Findings highlight that although mediations exist occurrences of important non-mediation were found.