Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-12-10 00:19Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government will ban the production of mercury thermometers and sphygmomanometers starting January 1, 2026, marking the end of mercury-based medical devices in the market [1]. Company Impact - Companies such as Yuyue Medical (002223.SZ), Jiuan Medical (002432.SZ), and Kefu Medical (301078.SZ) are currently selling mercury thermometers and sphygmomanometers, but their impact from the ban is expected to be minimal as they primarily focus on electronic products [1]. - Yuyue Medical stated that the volume of mercury-based products in their business is very small, with a major focus on electronic devices [1]. - Jiuan Medical indicated that they are not traditional manufacturers of thermometers and that their main revenue source comes from reagent kits, particularly in the U.S. market [1]. Market Trends - There has been a noticeable increase in demand for mercury thermometers on e-commerce platforms, leading to stock shortages, while electronic and glass thermometers remain available [2]. - In physical pharmacies, staff reported that mercury thermometers are selling out quickly, with many customers still preferring them despite the availability of electronic alternatives [4]. - The price of electronic thermometers and infrared thermometers is significantly higher, often exceeding 100 yuan, compared to the low price of mercury thermometers, which can be as low as 6.1 yuan [4]. Industry Response - Some medical enterprises have already stopped using mercury thermometers in anticipation of the ban and are transitioning to compliant products [5]. - Pharmacies have not yet received official notifications regarding the prohibition of selling mercury thermometers, indicating a potential lag in industry compliance [5].