Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2026-01-11 18:44Core Insights - The approval of Zeshuo Pharmaceutical's injection of human thyroid-stimulating hormone beta (Zesuning) marks a significant milestone as it becomes China's first innovative product approved for precise assessment post-surgery for differentiated thyroid cancer [1][2] - The Chinese innovative drug industry is experiencing robust growth, with multiple new drugs receiving approval since the beginning of 2026, including innovative drugs from companies like Hengrui Medicine and BeiGene [1][2] - The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) is enhancing support for innovative drugs, focusing on new mechanisms and targets, and aims to facilitate the "China first launch" of innovative drugs [3][4] Company Developments - Hengrui Medicine's innovative drug, the dual-specific antibody fusion protein Ruilafuzumab α injection, has been approved as the world's first anti-PD-L1/TGF-βRII dual-specificity antibody fusion protein for advanced gastric cancer [1][2] - BeiGene's innovative drug, Sotorasib tablets, has received conditional approval for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma and is the first and only BCL2 inhibitor approved for treating mantle cell lymphoma in China [2] - The approval of multiple innovative drugs reflects a significant increase in the number of innovative drugs approved in China, with 76 approved in 2025, surpassing the 48 approved in 2024 [2] Industry Trends - Approximately 20 major new drugs are expected to receive approval in 2026, covering various therapeutic areas such as oncology, infectious diseases, rare diseases, autoimmune diseases, and neurological disorders [3] - The Chinese innovative drug industry is transitioning from a follower to a competitor, with many domestic companies accelerating the development and market entry of groundbreaking innovative drugs [2][3] - The NMPA is implementing reforms to enhance the drug approval process, including the introduction of a data protection system for drug trials and a market exclusivity system for pediatric and rare disease medications [4][5] Policy Support - The NMPA is set to provide comprehensive support across the entire chain of communication, clinical trials, registration, and review processes for innovative drugs [4] - The new medical insurance directory has been implemented, facilitating the inclusion of innovative drugs in hospitals, which alleviates initial payment challenges for high-value innovative drugs [4] - The NMPA is also optimizing the review process for urgently needed foreign drugs, encouraging global simultaneous research and application in China [4][5]