赛诺菲与上药科园合作，走本土化路线的进口疫苗越来越多了

Group 1 - Sanofi will collaborate with local partner Shanghai Pharmaceuticals to provide academic promotion services for three vaccine products starting January 1, 2026, enhancing accessibility in certain market areas [1] - This strategic move is aimed at optimizing and innovating the business model to tap into the vast potential of the Chinese market, supporting the long-term development of Sanofi's existing product portfolio and new product launches [1][5] - The partnership indicates that all four major global vaccine manufacturers are collaborating with local companies in the sales segment within the domestic market [1] Group 2 - The domestic vaccine industry is currently experiencing a downturn, characterized by economic decline, a decrease in newborn numbers, and increasing competition among prominent players [2] - Sanofi's products, including the Pentavalent vaccine and flu vaccines, are entering a highly competitive market, with 13 types of trivalent and 12 types of quadrivalent flu vaccines available in China as of July 2025 [4] - The domestic flu vaccine coverage rate is approximately 3%, significantly lower than that of the United States, indicating substantial room for growth [4] Group 3 - Sanofi is the only foreign company in China with a full value chain coverage in the vaccine industry, encompassing production, storage, distribution, supply chain services, and academic promotion [5][7] - The adjustment in business models by foreign companies is a response to the complex vaccine procurement process in China, where local health authorities play a significant role in demand and procurement [10] Group 4 - Companies are expanding their indications to capture larger market shares, such as Merck's HPV vaccine, which has broadened its target demographic from women aged 16-26 to 9-45 years [11] - Sanofi's trivalent flu vaccine has also expanded its target population to include infants aged 6 months and older, reflecting a trend of increasing accessibility [11]