Chi-Med Extends Oncology Commercial Reach To Realize China Potential
Sales Force Grows Nearly 10-Fold
Executive Summary
Chi-Med has revised its commercial rights agreement in China for Elunate (fruquintinib) with Lilly to seize China’s rapid growth trajectory, CEO Christian Hogg tells Scrip.
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