从“制药大国”到“制药强国”加速转变 向新而行国产创新药蓬勃发展

Core Insights - The Chinese innovative pharmaceutical industry is experiencing significant growth, with a record-breaking $60.5 billion licensing agreement between 3SBio and Pfizer, marking a milestone in China's innovative drug transactions [1] - In the first half of 2025, over 50 global collaborations were established in the Chinese innovative drug sector, totaling $48.448 billion, alongside 154 new drug clinical approvals and 16 innovative drugs successfully launched [2][3] - The Hong Kong innovative drug ETF has seen a remarkable year-to-date increase of 58.95%, outperforming the Hang Seng Index and technology index [1] Industry Developments - The number of new drug clinical approvals reached 154 in June 2025, a 9% increase from the previous month, with bispecific antibodies and ADC drugs becoming the core areas of technological breakthroughs [2] - The Chinese innovative drug sector is transitioning from a "pharmaceutical giant" to a "pharmaceutical powerhouse," with the number of original innovative drugs in development now ranking first globally [2][3] - The introduction of a "commercial health insurance innovative drug directory" by the National Healthcare Security Administration is expected to create new payment channels for high-priced innovative drugs [3][4] Market Trends - The proportion of oncology pipeline transactions has decreased from 72% in 2023 to 61% in 2024, while the share of metabolic endocrine and autoimmune fields has increased to 25% [3] - The domestic innovative drug self-pay market is projected to grow from 320 billion yuan in 2024 to 1 trillion yuan by 2030, providing ample space for high-priced innovative drugs [3][4] Financial Performance - The proportion of R&D expenditure relative to revenue for innovative drug companies has decreased from 157% in 2023 to 89% currently, with some companies achieving net profit margins of 15% to 20% [5][6] - The top ten weighted stocks in the Hong Kong innovative drug selection index account for 75.85% of the index, indicating a concentration of market power among leading firms [5] Internationalization Strategies - Leading companies are shifting from "product export" to "platform export," while smaller firms are adopting the NewCo model to reduce reliance on single markets [6] - Recommendations include establishing cross-border platforms to provide comprehensive support for international expansion and fostering patient capital to better integrate financial resources with technological innovation [6]