Saturday, July 13, 2013

China case shows war on drug costs in emerging markets


China case shows war on drug costs in emerging markets10:16am EDTBy Ben Hirschler, Adam Jourdan and Lavinia MoLONDON/HONG KONG (Reuters) – International drugmakers are under fire in emerging markets as governments crack down on high prices and corporate malpractice, raising a risk to the price premiums global players enjoy over local rivals.China’s probe into pricing by 60 firms, including local units of multinationals, and its dramatic charge against GlaxoSmithKline Plc of widespread bribery to boost sales and prices are the latest salvos.The trend casts a shadow over emerging markets as key growth drivers for Western drugmakers as blockbust here

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