China Drug Price Negotiations: Another Race To The Bottom？
Competition, Coverage and Cost Control
Executive Summary
With the fourth quarter just around the corner, China's closely-watched annual drug reimbursement and prices negotiations are entering a key final stage. But will applicants need to be more strategic than expedient?
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