Core Viewpoint - The adjustment of the national medical insurance and commercial health insurance drug directories is a significant event for the innovative drug investment landscape in the second half of the year, with over 650 drugs entering the basic medical insurance directory and commercial insurance innovative drug directory [1][2]. Group 1: Medical Insurance Directory Adjustments - A total of 534 drug generic names passed the initial review for the basic medical insurance directory, with 310 drugs being added to the directory, a significant increase from 249 in 2024 [2]. - The directory adjustments allow newly approved innovative drugs to have the opportunity to enter the insurance directory, including several notable drugs such as the lung cancer drug Gorailis and the autoimmune drug Fuanqi [2]. Group 2: Commercial Health Insurance Directory - The commercial health insurance innovative drug directory has approved 121 drugs, including five CAR-T therapies and a domestic vaccine, marking a new approach for market access for preventive biological products [3]. - Notable CAR-T therapies that made it into the directory include products from Fosun Kite, Huyuan Bio, and WuXi AppTec, with the latter's product achieving $808 million in revenue in the first half of the year, reflecting a doubling in growth [3]. Group 3: Future Outlook for Innovative Drugs - The upcoming months will see significant overseas pharmaceutical conferences and further developments in the medical insurance directories, providing ample opportunities for speculation and investment in innovative drugs [4]. - The domestic innovative drug sector is expected to benefit from increased clinical data catalysts and a rebound in funding and secondary market activity, enhancing the demand for new drug development [4].