Soochow Securities·2025-04-06 11:06Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector [1] Core Insights - The pharmaceutical sector shows higher certainty under the backdrop of the tariff war, with a focus on innovation and domestic substitution strategies [1][15] - The A-share pharmaceutical index has increased by 1.20% this week and 4.77% year-to-date, outperforming the CSI 300 by 2.57% and 6.64% respectively [3][9] - The report highlights the approval of significant drugs in China, such as Roche's Ocrelizumab for multiple sclerosis and Novartis' Pluvicto for prostate cancer treatment [3][4] Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The A-share pharmaceutical index has shown a weekly increase of 1.20% and a year-to-date increase of 4.77%, while the H-share biotech index has increased by 1.7% this week and 30.77% year-to-date [3][9] - Notable stock performances include Duorui Pharmaceutical (+56%), Oukang Pharmaceutical (+49%), and Weisi Medical (+31%) [3][9] Tariff Impact - The recent U.S. tariff exemptions for the pharmaceutical industry include drug formulations, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and plant extracts, indicating minimal impact on the sector [3][15] - The report notes that 90% of antiviral and antibiotic drugs consumed in the U.S. rely on imported active pharmaceutical ingredients, with a significant portion coming from India and China [15][16] Investment Strategy - Recommended investment focus areas include innovative drugs, blood products, research services, and medical devices, with a specific emphasis on domestic companies benefiting from tariff changes [10][16] - Companies to watch include Baijia Shenzhou, Kelun Pharmaceutical, and Shanghai Laisai in the innovative drug sector, and Shanghai Laisai and Boya Biological in blood products [10][16] R&D Developments - Over 200 Chinese innovative drugs are set to be showcased at the 2025 AACR conference, reflecting the growing international recognition of domestic innovations [3][18] - The report lists several key drugs and their respective companies that have received U.S. approvals, highlighting the advancements in the Chinese pharmaceutical sector [18][19]