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China Starts Implementing the 2023 National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL)
On Dec 13, 2023, China published the 2023 National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL), which is set to take effect on the first day of 2024. The updated 2023 NRDL includes a total of 3,088 drugs, with 126 new additions and the removal of one drug, Elbasvir and Grazoprevir Tablets.
Jan 01, 2024
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The 16th Rare Disease Day: China's Efforts to Make Orphan Drugs Available and Affordable
This year’s Feb. 28 marks the 16th International Rare Disease Day. In China, there are around 20 million rare disease patients, with more than 200,000 additional patients each year. China has shown a supportive attitude towards rare disease drug development in a series of official documents. The regulations and policies introduced in this article are significant in terms of the drugs’ marketing authorization review timeline and pricing.
Mar 10, 2023
REGULATION
Law & Regulation
Guideline
Pharmacopoeia
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GMP
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NRDL
Health Insurance
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OTC Drug
Cancer
Monthly Recap: China Pharmaceutical Regulatory Updates | September 2022
Find out the latest pharmaceutical regulatory updates in China: 1. China SAMR to Permit Online Sales of Prescription Drugs Nationwide; 2. China NMPA Grants One Rx-to-OTC Switch; 3. China NMPA Releases 183 RLDs; 4. China CFDI Consults on Inspection Guidance for Blood Products; 5. China NHSA Announces 343 Drugs Passing the Format Review for NRDL; 6. China CDE Releases Pharmaceutical Guidelines; 7. Chinese Pharmacopoeia Commission Consults on Drafts of Drug Standards and Guideline
Oct 03, 2022
REGULATION
Law & Regulation
MAH
Pharmacovigilance
Marketing Approval
Priority Review
Health Insurance
Innovative Drug
Generic Drug
Rare Disease
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New Drug
China Encourages Innovative Drug R&D in Revised Draft of Regulations for Implementing the Drug Administration Law
Find out the highlights in revised draft of the Regulations for Implementation of the Drug Administration Law: pharmaceutical innovation, acceptance of foreign clinical data, support the development of pediatric and rare disease drugs...
May 13, 2022
POLICY
Law & Regulation
Marketing Approval
Volume-based Procurement
Health Insurance
Innovative Drug
Cancer
Cardiovascular Disease
Rare Disease
Drug Registration
New Drug
China's 2022 Two Sessions: Goals and Proposals for Pharma & Healthcare Industry
China's Government Work Report says one off the major tasks for 2022 is to improve medical and health services.
Mar 15, 2022
INDUSTRY
Best-selling Ophthalmic Drugs in China | Market Wrap 2021
The year 2021 has seen a remarkable growth of the ophthalmic drug market in China. The market size of chemical drugs for eye diseases is estimated to exceed 3.5 billion yuan (circa 549 million USD), with a year-on-year growth of 1.89%.
Jan 10, 2022
POLICY
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
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