Core Insights - The approval of innovative drugs in China has significantly increased, with 43 new drugs approved in the first half of 2025, marking a 59% year-on-year growth, nearing the total of 48 approved in 2024 [1][9] - The growth reflects the success of the drug review and approval reforms initiated in 2018, which have enhanced the efficiency and effectiveness of the approval process [2][13] Regulatory Reforms - The drug review and approval reform has accelerated the entire process from research to market, particularly for urgently needed new drugs [2][4] - The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has implemented various channels such as breakthrough therapy designation and priority review to encourage innovation [2][16] - The average review time for drug applications has been reduced from 200 working days to 60 working days, facilitating faster market entry for new products [4][16] Innovative Drug Approvals - Among the newly approved drugs, notable breakthroughs include the first gene therapy product for hemophilia B and a drug for rare metabolic diseases [9][12] - In 2025, 70 pediatric drugs and 21 rare disease drugs were approved, highlighting a focus on addressing critical health needs [11][12] Industry Competitiveness - China's innovative drug development pipeline accounts for approximately 25% of the global total, with around 3,000 clinical trials conducted annually, positioning the country among the leaders in the field [15][17] - The NMPA plans to enhance policy support to guide companies in developing clinically valuable drugs, particularly those targeting major diseases [16][17] Future Initiatives - The NMPA aims to revise approval procedures and strengthen intellectual property protections to foster innovation [17] - Efforts will be made to enhance international collaboration and regulatory alignment to support Chinese innovative drugs entering global markets [17]
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Yang Shi Wang·2025-07-23 08:33