Cardinal Plans Geographic, Services Expansion In China As Massive Consolidation Steams Ahead
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Cardinal is entering new fields, including direct-to-patient distribution, as it tries to differentiate itself from local Chinese distributors.
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