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China Promotes the Development of 39 Generics to Meet Domestic Clinical Needs
On Dec 25, 2023, China issued the 3rd list of encouraged generic drugs. The list comprises 39 drugs based on their active ingredients, encompassing a total of 75 different strengths. The foremost purpose for releasing this list is to address the clinical needs within the country.
Dec 27, 2023
POLICY
[Updated] China's 9th Volume-based Procurement (VBP) Includes 195 Products
On Nov 6, 2023, China announced the preliminary results of the bid for the 9th national volume-based procurement (VBP), a bulk-purchase program for supplying medicines to public healthcare institutions. 266 products (41 drugs if classified by active ingredients) from 205 companies won the bid.
Nov 17, 2023
POLICY
China's 9th Volume-based Procurement (VBP) of Drugs to Impact Market Valued Over USD 2.32 Billion
Out of the 42 drugs to be enrolled in China’s 9th VBP, the top 10 best-selling drugs accounted for approximately USD 2.32 billion in sales in 2022. Two drugs—the immediate-release dosage forms of rabeprazole and propofol injections—each exceeded 3.5 USD billion in last year’s sales.
Oct 20, 2023
POLICY
What's New About China's 8th Volume-based Procurement (VBP) of Drugs
China's 8th medical volume-based procurement (VBP) covers 39 drugs (number based on generic name) with an average price cut of 56%, estimated to save 1.67 million yuan (circa 240,000 USD) annually based on the planned procurement volumes.
Apr 26, 2023
POLICY
China Releases Second Batch of 17 Encouraged Generic Drugs
China officially issued the Second Batch of 17 Encouraged Generic Drugs, which could benefit from preferential policy support in terms of priority review and approval, clinical trials and critical generic technology researches in China.
Mar 26, 2021
POLICY
China Releases Draft List of Second Batch of Encouraged Generic Medicines
On Dec. 30, 2020, China National Health Commission issued the Draft List of Second Batch of 19 Generic Medicines, encouraging pharmaceutical firms to develop and produce them. Medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma are included in the list.
Mar 08, 2021
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