第六批耗材国采征求意见稿流出，首次引入“锚点价”

Core Viewpoint - The National Organization for High-Value Medical Consumables Joint Procurement Office has initiated the centralized procurement of drug-coated balloons and urological intervention medical consumables, marking a shift towards quality competition rather than price competition in the industry [1][3]. Group 1: Procurement Details - The sixth batch of procurement will cover two main categories: drug-coated balloons and urological intervention consumables, with specific subcategories defined for each [3][4]. - The procurement volume is set at 80% of the total reported demand from medical institutions, a slight adjustment from previous batches which had a higher percentage [5][6]. - The procurement process is becoming more refined, allowing for adjustments in reported demand based on clinical needs [5][6]. Group 2: Pricing Mechanisms - The "maximum effective bid price" has been clearly defined, with standards based on provincial procurement prices and other market data [6][9]. - The introduction of the "anchor price" concept aims to stabilize expectations and ensure that bids are reasonable, requiring companies to justify any bids below this price [9][11]. - The procurement rules allow for a multi-round revival mechanism, ensuring that companies can remain competitive as long as they maintain quality and adjust pricing [9][12]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - The price of drug-coated balloons has significantly decreased from around 20,000 yuan to approximately 6,000 yuan due to previous rounds of procurement [7][8]. - Domestic companies have gained market share in the drug-coated balloon sector, previously dominated by foreign firms, due to competitive pricing and rapid product iteration [8]. - The urological intervention consumables market is still largely controlled by foreign brands, but the upcoming national procurement may provide opportunities for domestic brands to increase their market presence [8].