- China has set out on a long-term plan to tackle spiralling health costs.
- Government has been targeting drug categories with strong local players and striking new deals to lower procurement costs.
- Success of procurement policies means pharmacies are set to have a much greater role with rise of Direct To Patient (DTP) products.
- New procurement models now moving into medical devices, but challenges remain in this sector.
- Multinationals need to respond to new playing field with a renewed focus on innovation, and by revamping their own supply chains.
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Rick Woo
Principal, InterChina
Rick.Woo@InterChinaConsulting.com