Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-10-31 06:50Core Viewpoint - The A-share and Hong Kong stock markets for innovative drug concept stocks have experienced a significant surge, driven by the introduction of a new "commercial insurance innovative drug directory" mechanism in the national medical insurance negotiations for 2025, which began on October 30 [1][4]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of October 31, A-share innovative drug stocks collectively surged, with companies like Sanofi and Shuyai Shen achieving a 20% limit-up, while others like Zai Lab and Yifang Bio saw increases exceeding 10% [2][3]. - The Hong Kong innovative drug sector also showed strength, with stocks like InnoCare and Sanofi rising over 11% [2][3]. Group 2: Policy Changes - The 2025 national medical insurance negotiations introduced a "commercial insurance innovative drug directory," which includes innovative drugs that are not yet part of the basic medical insurance directory but have high innovation and clinical value [4]. - A total of 535 drug names passed the formal review for the basic drug directory, while 121 drug names were approved for the commercial insurance directory, with 79 of them applying for both [4]. Group 3: Industry Trends - The acceleration of Chinese innovative drugs "going global" has been notable in October, with multiple significant business development (BD) transactions, indicating that the Chinese innovative drug industry is entering the global mainstream [6]. - As of October 21, 2023, there were 115 licensing occurrences for Chinese innovative drugs, totaling $101.24 billion, significantly surpassing the $51.9 billion for the entire year of 2024 [6]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that the introduction of the commercial insurance directory could open up broader market opportunities for innovative drugs, as it allows for the inclusion of high-innovation drugs that are not covered by basic medical insurance [4]. - The Chinese pharmaceutical industry has completed a transition from generics to innovation, with innovative drugs significantly contributing to new growth trajectories for companies [7].