China, Jan. 27 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a CNY141.4 million (equivalent to $20 million) senior secured loan with Zhejiang Xinghan Bona Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd (Yaodou) to support the distribution of pharmaceuticals in the out-of-hospital segment in the People's Republic of China (PRC). The financing will provide Yaodou with essential working capital to expand pharmaceutical distribution in the out-of-hospital segment, comprising pharmacies and community health centers. Strengthening this segment will improve the availability of medicines beyond hospital dispensaries and help patients access essential treatments more conveniently and safely. The out-of-hospital pharmaceutical market in the PRC is growing rapid...