Contrast Media Manufacturers Lock Up Distribution Channels
Executive Summary
Thanks to the continued conversion of customers to non-ionic contrast media, the market for contrast agents exploded to phenomenal heights in the last decade. But with growth slowing, manufacturers are looking to cement their grip on distribution channels through big acquisitions.
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