Pfizer Works With Roche To Increase Diagnostic Services For Xalkori Launch In China’s Self-Pay Market
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Despite no reimbursement in sight, Pfizer still sees a huge potential for targeted lung cancer drug Xalkori in China. To quickly ramp up eligible patients, Pfizer is working with Roche to offer discounted diagnostic services to identify best responders.
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