Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry [3] Core Insights - The pharmaceutical excipients industry is entering a mature phase, with a focus on leading companies in pharmaceutical excipients [9] - The report highlights the increasing specialization and scale of the pharmaceutical excipients industry in China, driven by improved regulatory and standard systems [9][36] - The demand for plant-based capsules is expected to grow significantly, particularly in the Chinese market, with projections indicating a market size of approximately 423.7 billion yuan by 2027 [39] Summary by Sections Market Review - The pharmaceutical biotechnology index rose by 0.5% this week, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.58 percentage points, ranking 25th in industry performance [14] - Year-to-date, the pharmaceutical biotechnology index has increased by 2.96%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.21 percentage points, ranking 24th [14] Sub-industry Performance - Among sub-industries, biological products increased by 2.56%, medical devices by 2.16%, and pharmaceutical commerce by 1.13%, while chemical pharmaceuticals and medical services decreased by 0.64% and 0.99%, respectively [21] - The medical services sub-sector has shown the highest growth at 9.4% year-to-date, while chemical pharmaceuticals have the lowest growth with a decline of 1.65% [21] Key Company Announcements - Aibo Medical plans to acquire 68.31% of the shares of Demei Medical for approximately 6.83 billion yuan, with performance commitments set for the next three years [33] - GSK's new oral targeted drug, Linerixibat, has been accepted for market registration in China, aimed at treating primary biliary cholangitis [33] - Hansoh Pharmaceutical's new lung cancer drug, Amivantamab, has been approved for sale in the EU [34] Industry Trends - The report emphasizes the importance of pharmaceutical excipients in drug formulation and their impact on drug efficacy and manufacturing processes [36] - The new version of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, effective from October 1, 2025, will enhance the quality of domestic pharmaceutical excipients and improve their competitiveness in international markets [36] - The market for plant-based capsules is expected to expand significantly, driven by the growth of the health supplement industry and the demand for high-quality pharmaceutical excipients [39]