China's Shrinking Population Poses New Challenge For Pharma
Also, More COVID Drug Approvals
Executive Summary
For the first time in 61 years, China has reported its population is shrinking and the new demographic shift is likely to have a far-reaching impact on the pharma sector. Meanwhile, regulators have accelerated the approval of new COVID-19 drugs to relieve acute shortages.
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