Opportunities for Pharmaceutical Companies in India and China

Despite having over a third of the world's population, Asia accounts for only one fifth of global pharmaceutical drug consumption. As income levels rise, demand from this large population base is set to burgeon, opening up new growth opportunities for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Even as emerging markets such as Brazil, Mexico, Poland and Russia exhibit strong development potential, the most exciting growth prospects are forecast for two Asian powerhouses -- India and China.

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