Group 1 - The Chinese government will ban the production of mercury-containing thermometers and blood pressure monitors starting January 1, 2026, marking the end of mercury thermometers in the market [1] - Companies such as Yuyue Medical, Jiuan Medical, and Kefu Medical are currently selling mercury thermometers and blood pressure monitors, but their impact on business is minimal as they primarily focus on electronic products [1][4] - Jiuan Medical stated that it is not a traditional thermometer manufacturer and that its main revenue comes from reagent kits, with minimal reliance on mercury products [1] Group 2 - There has been a noticeable increase in demand for mercury thermometers on e-commerce platforms, leading to stock shortages, while electronic and glass thermometers are more readily available [2] - In physical pharmacies, staff reported that mercury thermometers are sold out due to increased demand, particularly during the flu season, and that electronic alternatives are available at significantly higher prices [4][6] - Some pharmacies have not yet received official notifications regarding the ban on selling mercury thermometers, indicating a potential lag in compliance with the new regulations [6]