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China Adds 74 Drugs to National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL)
On Dec. 3, China released its 2021 National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL). NRDL is a list of drugs allowable for reimbursement by the national social health insurance fund under the social security system which has covered more than 1.36 billion people in China by the end of 2020.
Dec 08, 2021
POLICY
China Promotes Distribution of Medicare-covered Drugs Through Dual Channel
China permits qualified drug stores to sell prescription drugs included in the National Reimbursement Drug List. At these drug stores, people can enjoy the same medical care payment coverage with hospitals. The policy intends to add another sales channel for the drugs outside hospitals, especially for the newly listed drugs through centralized procurement.
May 24, 2021
POLICY
China's 2020 National Reimbursement Drug List Includes 119 Additional Drugs
China's National Healthcare Security Administration and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security have released the 2020 Edition of the National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL) on Dec. 28, 2020, which will take effect on Mar. 1, 2021.
Mar 08, 2021