Hefei Lifeon Pharmaceutical (SZ:003020) Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2025-09-07 04:55Core Viewpoint - Lifan Pharmaceutical has launched its first generic drug, Liyoujia Methylphenidate Sustained-Release Tablets, breaking the market monopoly of Johnson & Johnson's product for ADHD treatment in China [1][2]. Group 1: Product Launch - Lifan Pharmaceutical's Liyoujia Methylphenidate Sustained-Release Tablets are now available for sale, targeting the ADHD treatment market [1]. - The product's pricing is approximately 20% lower than the imported original drug, and it is eligible for insurance reimbursement [1]. Group 2: Market Context - For the past 20 years, Johnson & Johnson was the sole provider of this medication in China, marketed as "Zhuanzhuda" [1]. - The demand for Methylphenidate Sustained-Release Tablets has been rapidly increasing, with sales in domestic sample hospitals reaching approximately 350 million yuan in 2023 and projected to grow to about 430 million yuan in the first three quarters of 2024 [1]. Group 3: Supply and Regulatory Aspects - The production and sales of Liyoujia require approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) [2]. - The expected production volume for next year will be reported to the provincial drug administration in October, with a final approval from the NMPA, and an additional opportunity for volume increase in May [2]. Group 4: Supply Issues - There have been frequent shortages of the original drug over the past year, with multiple notifications from hospitals regarding temporary suspensions of the product [1].