An examination of the Drug Administration Law and its regulations regarding pharmaceutical pricing in China, including the impact of market forces, the issue of unnecessary medications being recommended by pharmacists, the need for more licensed professionals in pharmacies, and the discrepancy in drug prices between offline and online sources.
We dive into the surprising price gap between our friendly neighborhood pharmacies and the digital world of online pharmacies, which often leaves us bewildered at the checkout. Why does purchasing medicine from physical stores often cost more than buying the same thing online? On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Josh Cotterill