Suggestions of inspectors being stationed in drug manufacturing plants, or fines being assessed, are looked at with skepticism by some. Too few inspectors, lack of familiarity with certain kinds of drugs, and possibilities of corruption are also viewed as reasons to worry about public safety. Severe punishment, including license revocation and life sentences, is thought to be the only way to improve drug safety and stop illegal profits, according to the CPPCC.
Profits take bite out of drug safety in China
Many pharmaceutical companies in China are pursuing profits at the expense of drug safety, according to a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).
May 31, 2007
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