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价值重估:中药创新药的以岭范式与社会意义

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a significant paradigm shift, with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) innovation drugs being re-evaluated amidst a global wave of innovative pharmaceuticals, aiming to find their place in evidence-based medicine and modern industry standards [1][12]. Group 1: Scientific Breakthroughs - The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) defines TCM innovation drugs as new prescription formulations not included in national drug standards, which must meet modern drug development and regulatory requirements [3][4]. - The complexity of TCM components poses challenges in demonstrating their efficacy and safety using modern scientific language, as evidenced by the publication of a study on a TCM product in a top-tier medical journal [4][6]. - Yiling Pharmaceutical has developed 17 patented TCM products, leading in the cardiovascular and respiratory disease treatment sectors [4][5]. Group 2: Industrial Breakthroughs - The ability to establish standards across different regulatory systems globally is crucial for the long-term success of TCM innovation [7]. - Yiling Pharmaceutical's TCM innovation drug has been approved in Macau and has completed registrations in over 50 countries, indicating a successful global strategy [7][8]. - The company has maintained a steady pace of innovation, averaging one new TCM innovation drug approval per year over the past five years, with many products included in national medical insurance directories [8]. Group 3: Value Reassessment - Yiling Pharmaceutical has established 60 standardized cultivation bases across seven major TCM production areas, contributing to rural revitalization and creating numerous job opportunities [9]. - The company actively engages in social responsibility initiatives, including training healthcare professionals and collaborating with local organizations to improve healthcare access [9][11]. - The future of TCM innovation lies in integrating scientific validation with sustainable agricultural practices, aiming for both international recognition and local community support [11][12].