“假药”还是保健品？饶毅和刘革新争的是什么

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing public dispute between Kelong Pharmaceutical's chairman Liu Gexin and Peking University professor Rao Yi has inadvertently boosted the market value management of Kelong, particularly through the promotion of its product, ergothioneine capsules, despite the product facing allegations of being a "fake drug" [1][2][11]. Group 1: Product and Market Performance - Ergothioneine is a natural sulfur-containing amino acid, currently not classified as a health product or food, with plans for gradual approval in China [2][5]. - Following the controversy, Kelong's stock price experienced a slight decline of approximately 4.98% over two days but later rebounded, with sales of ergothioneine capsules increasing significantly by 14.82 million yuan in just two days [2][10]. - Kelong's first-quarter revenue and profit both declined, yet the stock price surged by 20%, reaching a historical high during the publicity surrounding the "muscle show" [3][15]. Group 2: Regulatory and Scientific Context - The ergothioneine capsules are marketed as dietary supplements imported from Japan, with a minimum price of 1,199 yuan for a bottle of 60 capsules [5][12]. - Kelong has not yet registered or filed for the ergothioneine capsules with the National Health Commission, which is necessary for health product approval in China [8][9]. - The product's promotion has raised concerns about misleading advertising, as Kelong has been accused of implying health benefits that have not been scientifically validated [9][12]. Group 3: Company Background and Strategic Shift - Kelong Pharmaceutical, founded in 1996, has seen a significant decline in its traditional intravenous infusion business, which previously contributed over 10 billion yuan in revenue [14][15]. - The company is pivoting towards the health sector, with ergothioneine being a key focus, as it seeks to adapt to changing market conditions and regulatory environments [11][14]. - Despite the controversies, Kelong and its subsidiaries have seen stock price increases, indicating a potential market advantage from the heightened visibility [15][16].