China expands health insurance coverage with 91 new drugs, breakthrough treatments

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China expands health insurance coverage with 91 new drugs, breakthrough treatments - SCMP

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The health authority shows its support for novel drugs, while driving tough bargains with pharmaceutical firms on prices.

As China’s population ages, Beijing is under pressure to contain growing healthcare costs by driving hard bargains with drug and medical device makers, while supporting innovative products as demand for better services and treatment continues to grow.

Meanwhile, 43 drugs that have with better alternatives or that are no longer manufactured were ejected.