Who was the import agent of Gleevec back then? Come and find out!
I've been researching information related to medicine recently and I'm quite interested in the drug Gleevec. I heard that when it first entered the Chinese market, it was introduced through an import agent. I'd like to know who the import agent of Gleevec was back then? What role did this agent play in the process of drug introduction? I hope friends who know the relevant information can help answer this question. Thank you.












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David LiYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
The import agent of Gleevec back then was Zhongshitong, a partner of Novartis in China. Zhongshitong played a crucial role in the process of introducing Gleevec. Firstly, in terms of drug access, relying on its professional experience in importing medicine and being familiar with various laws and policies, it successfully assisted Novartis in completing the registration and approval process of Gleevec in China, making the drug meet the drug regulatory standards in China. Secondly, in logistics distribution, it established a perfect cold chain logistics system to ensure that Gleevec, a drug with strict requirements for storage conditions, could be safely and stably delivered to major medical institutions. Moreover, at the market promotion level, it worked closely with Novartis to popularize the efficacy and usage methods of Gleevec to doctors and patients, improving the awareness and accessibility of the drug and benefiting more patients.
Amanda YangYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
It is said that the import agent back then played a great role in promoting the drug, enabling Gleevec to reach patients in need as soon as possible.
Jennifer WangYears of service:4Customer Rating:5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Generally, an import agent is responsible for many links, such as communicating with manufacturing enterprises and handling various procedures. Zhongshitong should have been the same when introducing Gleevec.
Joseph ZhouYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Zhongshitong helped transport Gleevec from abroad to China and also had to ensure that the quality of the drug was not affected. This is not an easy task.
James LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
If there had been no import agent back then, the process of Gleevec entering the Chinese market might have been much slower.
Sarah ZhangYears of service:8Customer Rating:5.0
Document expertConsult
An import agent should be familiar with the domestic pharmaceutical market environment so as to better promote Gleevec.
Elizabeth LiYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
When transporting Gleevec, Zhongshitong must surely follow the drug preservation requirements strictly to ensure the efficacy of the drug.
Robert ChenYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
In terms of communicating with relevant departments about the approval process, the import agent Zhongshitong should be very experienced in order to smoothly promote the import of Gleevec.
Emily LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
An import agent also has to be responsible for coordinating various resources so that Gleevec can be smoothly supplied to various places.
William YangYears of service:5Customer Rating:5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Zhongshitong helped with the import of Gleevec, bringing hope to many leukemia patients.