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Pushing China to the forefront: When a first-in-China regulatory strategy makes sense

How patient prevalence and market access could encourage companies to launch their drugs first in China.

May 17, 2019 7:24 PM UTC

As reforms in China shorten clinical and regulatory timelines for biotechs across the board, the country has a growing chance to become the first stop for regulatory approvals of first-in-class drugs.

The decision to do so will primarily be informed by patient prevalence and market access, according to six company executives who spoke with BioCentury...