Double or triple down: how AFT Pharmaceuticals plans to win in China

Double or triple down: how AFT Pharmaceuticals plans to win in China
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Rebecca Stevenson
AFT Pharmaceuticals says it has increased manufacturing capacity and brought in market experts as it prepares to launch its antibacterial cream in China. The New Zealand Exchange-listed (NZX) firm reported its results for the 12 months to March 31 on May 23. Its international and Asian sales rose 70%, accounting for 20% of revenue. Operating revenue for AFT’s Asian business grew 57% to $10.7 million from $6.8m, while operating profit rose to $2.5m from $900,000.It said growth was driven through the hospital channel, wi...

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