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Divest, Refocus, Transition: Multinationals Embark On Uncharted Path In China

 
• By Brian Yang

Facing unprecedented pricing pressures in China, multinationals are embarking on a major shift away from mature products to focus more on innovative drugs, but there are major challenges linked to the transition that won’t be easy to navigate, notes a new report.

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MNCs Embark On Uncharted Path In China • Source: Shutterstock

After years of pondering, now comes concrete action.

Amid unprecedented pricing pressures in China, pharma multinationals operating in the country are transitioning to focus more on innovative new drugs rather than relying on their traditional cash cows of...

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