Opdivo Approval Opens China I-O Doors But Pricing Key
Executive Summary
China approves first immuno-oncology drug in the form of BMS’s Opdivo for lung cancer, opening up a new potentially huge market for the class, but much will depend on pricing and reimbursement policies.
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