Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-12-07 14:32Core Viewpoint - The 2025 National Medical Insurance Drug List has been released, adding 114 new drugs, including 50 innovative drugs, while removing 29 drugs that are no longer clinically available or can be replaced by better alternatives [2][5]. Group 1: New Additions to the Drug List - A total of 15 A-share pharmaceutical companies announced that their products have been included in the new drug list, particularly benefiting many innovative drug companies [5]. - Zai Lab's drug, Jikaxitinib, has been included in the National Medical Insurance Drug List, which is expected to enhance sales and improve patient accessibility [5][6]. - Junshi Biosciences has added two new indications for its drug, Toripalimab, and successfully included another drug, Oncorine, in the Class B category of the National Medical Insurance List [5]. Group 2: Impact on Major Pharmaceutical Companies - Leading A-share pharmaceutical companies such as Fosun Pharma, East China Pharmaceutical, and Hengrui Medicine have also had products included in the National Medical Insurance List [7]. - Hengrui Medicine has 10 drugs newly added to the list, with a total sales revenue of approximately 8.66 billion yuan in 2024 and about 7.55 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025 [8]. - The inclusion of these drugs in the National Medical Insurance List is expected to positively impact sales, although the exact effect on operating performance is currently uncertain [8]. Group 3: Overall Changes in the Drug List - The total number of drugs in the National Medical Insurance Drug List has increased to 3,253, with significant improvements in coverage for key areas such as cancer, chronic diseases, mental illnesses, rare diseases, and pediatric medications [2]. - This adjustment marks the 8th update since the establishment of the National Medical Insurance Bureau, indicating ongoing efforts to enhance drug accessibility and affordability [8].