Second Part Of Essential Drug List Will Cover More Therapeutic Areas, Says China's Minister Of Health
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
SHANGHAI - The second part of China's Essential Drug List, which is for mid-sized and large public hospitals, will cover more therapeutic areas, according to China's Ministry of Health
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