Di Yi Cai Jing·2026-02-12 22:50Core Viewpoint - The recent round of national drug procurement has resulted in 4,163 products from 1,020 companies being shortlisted, covering 316 commonly used drugs across 26 therapeutic areas, with only 21 original drugs selected, representing less than 10% of the total [1][2]. Group 1: Procurement Details - The procurement aims to reduce drug prices and patient burdens while reallocating saved healthcare funds to innovative drugs [2]. - The procurement process involved 51,000 medical institutions, with a high selection rate of 93% and an average of 14 companies selected per product [2][3]. - The results of this procurement are expected to be implemented by the end of March 2026, with a procurement cycle lasting until the end of 2028 [2]. Group 2: Original Drug Participation - The selected original drugs include various formulations from companies like Bristol-Myers Squibb, Sanofi, and Bayer, with some previously shortlisted in earlier rounds [3]. - Notable original drugs that did not participate in this round include AstraZeneca's gefitinib and Sanofi's clopidogrel, which had previously been selected [4][3]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - The phenomenon known as "patent cliff" has led to significant declines in sales and profits for original drugs post-patent expiration, making it challenging for them to maintain market share without substantial price reductions [6]. - Some original drug companies have reduced or dissolved their sales teams for products affected by procurement policies, yet many still find market opportunities outside public hospital procurement [7]. - Cross-national pharmaceutical companies are increasingly focusing on innovative drug development while divesting mature product lines to local firms [8][9].