New China Essential Drug List On The Way, Cardiovascular And Cancer Drugs May Be In Play
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
A new essential drug list is taking shape, says China Health Minister Chen Zhu. Analysts predict drugs like Pfizer’s Norvasc (amlodipine) may be added.
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