Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-08-19 07:18Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the successful transformation of Chinese pharmaceutical companies from generic drug production to innovative drug development, with companies like Heng Rui Medicine, Shi Yao Group, and Han Sen Pharmaceutical leading the way in international markets [1][2][3] - The transition from generic to innovative drugs has been facilitated by significant reforms in drug approval processes, reducing average review times from three years to 60 days, which has created a favorable environment for innovation [3][4] - Companies that were once heavily reliant on generic drugs, such as Heng Rui Medicine, have seen a substantial increase in innovative drug sales, with Heng Rui's innovative drug revenue reaching 14 billion yuan in 2024, accounting for over half of its total sales [3][4] Group 2 - The path of "generic to innovative" is not without challenges, as the industry faces high costs and low success rates in innovative drug development, with the average time to develop a new drug being ten years and costs exceeding 1 billion USD [8][9] - Companies like Jiahe Biopharmaceutical faced setbacks, such as the rejection of their PD-1 drug application, which resulted in significant financial losses after years of investment [8][9] - The cultural shift required for companies to transition from a generic drug mindset to an innovative drug approach is significant, as it involves embracing risk-taking and fostering a culture of innovation [9][10] Group 3 - The strategy of "using generics to support innovation" has been adopted by many companies, allowing them to leverage profits from generics to fund innovative drug research and development [6][7] - Companies like Aosaikang have successfully diversified their product lines, with a notable increase in revenue from oncology and chronic disease products, offsetting declines in their traditional digestive drug sales [6][7] - The collaboration between generic and innovative drug development is seen as a strategic resource reallocation, where the experience gained in generics can aid in the commercialization of innovative drugs [7][8]