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 22/10/2009
[Industry news]
NEDL price list goes into effect, price decreases seen for many drugs
The guiding prices for drugs on the national essential drug list (NEDL) became effective October 22, according to Chinanews.com.cn October 21. 2,349 specifications for 296 types of national essential drugs received guiding prices.
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The guiding prices for drugs on the national essential drug list (NEDL) became effective October 22, according to Chinanews.com.cn October 21. 2,349 specifications for 296 types of national essential drugs received guiding prices. 45% of the drugs saw an average 12% decrease compared to previous guiding prices, 49% of drugs saw no change in price, and 6% witnessed a price increase. According to the report, some local governments have released their own guiding prices for national essential drugs. Beijing municipality issued guiding prices for 767 specifications of 169 types of essential drugs October 21.The 767 specifications detailed are not included in the guiding price list issued by the National Reform and Development Commission (NDRC). Prices were lowered for about 60% of the drugs on Beijing\'s list. |
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