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China Updates Essential Drug List, Adds Innovative Drugs
China releases 2026 National Essential Drug List with 794 varieties, including innovative drugs for the first time in a landmark policy shift.
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China releases 2026 National Essential Drug List with 794 varieties, including innovative drugs for the first time in a landmark policy shift.
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