HLnovel Chapter 491
Chapter 491
"Brother Chen Xuan, you really are a god!"
"Novartis has really responded to this matter. This time they are very efficient."
At this moment, Alyssa, who was playing with her phone, suddenly exclaimed.
Because she suddenly saw a report, she became excited.
Chen Xuan had just finished saying that Novartis would definitely lower the price in response to this matter.
As a result, not long after he finished speaking, Novartis responded, and his guess was absolutely right.
"Since Novartis will definitely cut the price."
"The more proactive we are now, the better, because the more proactive we are, the easier it will be to gain the favor of the masses."
"Since drug prices will eventually have to be adjusted anyway, it's wise to respond as soon as possible."
Chen Xuan didn't find this strange.
The more efficient the response is now, the higher the public's favorability will be.
If the announcement is delayed until the last minute, it will not win the public's favor, but will instead easily anger the public.
In this case, Novartis would not delay unless it is a fool, and would only respond as quickly as possible.
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"We have already conducted an investigation into the incident that occurred in China today."
"Although in order to ensure the long-term development of the company and to continue to invest in drug research and development, we want to solve as many diseases as possible."
"We at Novartis must ensure that drug prices reach a certain level. Otherwise, it will damage Novartis's normal development and we will no longer be able to continue developing new drugs. In the end, it will only become a vicious cycle."
Facing the issue of sky-high drug prices raised by reporters.
Anna also took the initiative to respond and did not avoid the matter.
However, she is as forthright as ever, setting high drug prices only for the company's long-term development and to enable it to develop more drugs.
Almost every pharmaceutical company will say this, and the tone of each promotion is similar. In short, no matter how it is said, it is to tell the outside world that there is no problem with high drug prices.
It is only natural that these medicines are sold at such high prices. It is not an attempt to make dirty money, but the price should be set to be the best for the patients.
If these drugs were not sold at such high prices, pharmaceutical companies would not make any profits and would not be able to continue developing new drugs. At that time, humans would have no way to cure diseases, and the situation would get worse and worse.
Basically, every pharmaceutical company means the same thing.
But they only explain it this way, but never say how much profit pharmaceutical companies need.
And now, Anna also responded in the same way, stating from the beginning that there is no problem with Novartis' drug prices and that the current drug prices are reasonable.
After all, even if drug prices need to be adjusted, a reasonable reason is hoped for.
We cannot lower drug prices casually, otherwise people will really think that pharmaceutical companies are making a lot of money and will still have high profits even if prices are lowered.
Even if this is true, pharmaceutical companies are unlikely to admit it and will definitely have to make some explanation.
"But considering that the financial situation of many patients is not very ideal."
"Moreover, the liver cancer drug was also developed in China by Mr. Chen."
"To thank Mr. Chen and to help patients in China and around the world, we at Novartis have decided to forgo profits from our liver cancer drug and reduce the overall price by one-third."
Finally, Anna made the decision.
This was the final decision she made after an emergency meeting with Novartis executives.
After all, it is impossible for her to make the decision on such a big matter alone.
Naturally, the entire leadership must approve it.
However, because the impact of this incident was so great, the meeting was conducted very quickly. Many executives did not have time to attend the meeting, and it was conducted via video conference.
In order to let the Chinese officials see Novartis' sincerity, this time the price adjustment was also a huge concession.