‘Systemic leap’: China’s drug innovation push yields bumper crop
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China's domestic novel drugs accounted for over 80% of market approvals in the first half of the year, with 31 out of 38 innovative drugs being home-grown. Ministry spokesman Tao Qing highlighted this as a sign of a significant leap in pharmaceutical innovation quality. The approvals reflect China's push for drug innovation and self-sufficiency.
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Government claims a 'leap' in innovation quality.
The information was provided by Ministry of Industry and Information Technology spokesman Tao Qing at a media briefing in Beijing on Monday.
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A total of 38 innovative drugs were cleared for sale in the six-month period.
South China Morning Post- Government claims a 'leap' in innovation quality.
- Over 80% of approvals are domestic drugs.
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A total of 38 innovative drugs were cleared for sale in the six-month period.
South China Morning PostOf the 38 innovative drugs, 31 were home-grown medicines.
South China Morning PostThe information was provided by Ministry of Industry and Information Technology spokesman Tao Qing at a media briefing in Beijing on Monday.
South China Morning PostDomestically produced novel drugs accounted for more than 80% of market approvals in China in the first half of the year.
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