Three Years, 7 Acquisitions Later, Cardinal Health Has More Plans In China
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
U.S. distributor Cardinal Health goes full speed ahead in China. It has bought local players to tap into the regional market, doubled direct-to-patient pharmacies, and provided pharmacy management services to large hospitals among endeavors in the past three and a half years with more to come.
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