In 2020, conventional pharmacies sold 5.94 billion boxes of Chinese patent drugs, representing a drop of over six percent from the previous year. Although the sales volume of Chinese patent drugs in brick-and-mortar pharmacies remained generally stable before 2019, the revenue generated by the sale increased continuously before 2020. Chinese patent drugs are highly popular in China, as many believe that traditional Chinese medicine has fewer or no side effects.
Total sales volume of Chinese patent drugs in brick-and-mortar pharmacies in China from 2017 to 2020
(in billion boxes)
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Eastmoney.com. (March 4, 2022). Total sales volume of Chinese patent drugs in brick-and-mortar pharmacies in China from 2017 to 2020 (in billion boxes) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1334708/china-chinese-patent-medicine-total-sales-volume-in-conventional-pharmacies/
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