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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
INDUSTRY
In Light of the 14th Rare Disease Day, How Is China Doing on Rare Disease Drugs?
On February 28, 2021, the international community observes the 14th Rare Disease Day, which is a time of the year to raise awareness among the general public and to also reflect upon the progress of orphan drugs development.
Mar 08, 2021
REGULATION
China CDE to Disclose New Drugs' Technical Review Reports
China's Center of Drug Evaluation (CDE) recently announced that it would disclose the technical review reports and package inserts of all new drugs approved since Sept. 1, 2016. The disclosure would also extend to generic drugs and other applications in the future.
Feb 24, 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.
Dec 31, 2020
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