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Patent Loophole Brings Cystic Fibrosis Drug at 96% Off
WTO patent exemption lets Bangladesh make generic cystic fibrosis drug for $12,775/year, versus Vertex's $325,300 US price.
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WTO patent exemption lets Bangladesh make generic cystic fibrosis drug for $12,775/year, versus Vertex's $325,300 US price.
China's NHSA launches a nationwide drug price comparison mini-program across all 31 provinces, helping patients compare prices and reduce medication costs.
A pharmacy in Hohhot sold a national procurement drug at 3,960 yuan — nearly 40 times the market price — even after suppliers cut prices.
China's NHSA urges use of pharmacy price comparison mini-program after CCTV exposed a drug sold at nearly 40x the market price.