Eisai Brings Halaven To India With A Tiered-Pricing Strategy
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
The Japanese drug firm is making a strong bid to make expensive drugs affordable in emerging markets like India. For those who cannot pay, the drug will be made available free of charge.
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