Cage Fighting: Novel Drugs From MNCs, Chinese Rivals Compete In China Reimbursement Sector
Executive Summary
After slashing the prices of their blockbuster drugs to gain wider patient access through China's main reimbursement program, multinationals are now beginning to face increasing challenges from local competitors.
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