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China Consults on the Overarching Regulation of Medical Devices
On August 28, 2024, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released the Draft for Comments on the Medical Device Administration Law for public consultation. The draft places particular emphasis on fostering innovation and enhancing regulatory oversight throughout the entire lifecycle of medical devices.
Aug 30, 2024

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Monthly Recap: China Pharmaceutical Regulatory Updates | July 2024
Check out the latest pharma regulatory updates in China: 1. China CDE Accepts Online Submission of Electronic Drug Registration Documents; 2. China Customs Consults on the Importation of Bezoar; 3. China NMPA Grants Three Rx-to-OTC Switches; 4. China NMPA Consults on Good Manufacturing Practices for Excipients and Packaging Materials; 5. China NMPA Launches Pilot Program to Speed Up Approval for Innovative Drug Clinical Trials
Aug 07, 2024

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Monthly Recap: China Pharmaceutical Regulatory Updates | June 2024
Check out the latest pharma regulatory updates in China: 1. China CDE Solicits Public Comments on the 83rd and 84th RLD Lists; 2. China CDR Invites Public Feedback on the Draft Procedure for Converting Prescription Drugs to OTC Drugs; 3. China NMPA Releases Three Documents on Blood Products; 4. China CDE Releases Dossier Requirements for Imported Therapeutic Biological Products’ Transfer to Domestic Production
Jul 14, 2024

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China Consults on New Policy to Expedite Approval of Clinically Urgent Overseas Drugs
In a move aimed at accelerating the approval process for clinically urgent overseas drugs, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has drafted a new announcement titled "Notice on Further Optimizing the Review and Approval of Clinically Urgent Overseas Drugs (Draft for Public Comment)."
Jun 28, 2024

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Monthly Recap: China Pharmaceutical Regulatory Updates | May 2024
Check out the latest pharma regulatory updates in China: 1. China CDE Solicits Public Comments on the 82nd RLD List, 2. China CDE Releases Dossier Requirements for Imported Chemical Drugs’ Transfer to Domestic Production, 3. China CDR Consults on Principles for Determining the Scope of Indications for OTC Drugs, 4. China NMPA Consults on Requirements for Re-Registration Applications of Domestically Manufactured Drugs...
Jun 11, 2024

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China Implements Procedures for Inclusion of Drugs in National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL)
On May 31, 2024, China's National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) announced the issuance and implementation of the Procedures for Determining the Inclusion of Drugs in the National Reimbursement Drug List (Trial).
May 31, 2024