Overview - The demand for Edaravone in China is driven by a large population of stroke patients, with sales peaking at 5.548 billion yuan in 2016 [1][8]. - The sales dropped significantly to 1.53 billion yuan by 2024 due to regulatory changes and market dynamics [1][9]. Development History - Edaravone was first approved in Japan in 2001 and introduced to China by Xiansheng Pharmaceutical in 2003 [3][4]. - The market demand grew rapidly from 2015 to 2018, establishing Edaravone as a key product in the neuropharmaceutical sector [3][5]. Market Dynamics - In 2019, Edaravone was included in the first batch of the National Key Monitoring Rational Drug Use Directory, leading to a decline in sales [4][5]. - The seventh batch of national drug procurement initiated in 2022 further impacted sales, with Edaravone being the only drug from the monitoring list to be included in the procurement [5][9]. Industry Chain - The upstream of the Edaravone industry includes raw materials, intermediates, packaging, and pharmaceutical equipment [6]. - The midstream consists of production companies, while the downstream includes hospitals and pharmacies, with hospitals being the primary distribution channel [7]. Market Background - Edaravone is primarily used for treating acute ischemic stroke, with its effectiveness linked to timely administration within 48 hours post-stroke [8]. - The aging population in China has led to an increase in stroke and other neurological disease incidences, with stroke patients reaching 27.461 million by 2024 [8]. Competitive Landscape - The Edaravone market in China is highly concentrated, with 54 approved products from 32 companies as of August 2025 [10]. - Xiansheng Pharmaceutical is the leading company, having launched the first Edaravone injection in China [10][11]. Company Profiles - Xiansheng Pharmaceutical reported a total revenue of 6.635 billion yuan in 2024, with a gross profit of 5.325 billion yuan and a gross margin of 80.25% [11]. - Jilin Boda Pharmaceutical, a key player, has a production capacity of 3 million 10ml and 2 million 20ml Edaravone injections annually, with a revenue of 733.38 million yuan in 2024 [12]. Future Trends - Innovations in Edaravone formulations are expected, including the development of oral tablets, which could enhance patient compliance [13]. - The expansion of insurance coverage and accelerated drug approvals are anticipated to increase market accessibility and demand, although cost control will be essential due to potential pricing pressures from insurance policies [13].
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