Investment Rating - The investment rating for the industry is "Positive" and the rating has been maintained [1] Core Insights - The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry index increased by 5.60%, ranking 8th among 31 primary industries, outperforming the CSI 300 index which rose by 2.18% [4][16] - The PE (TTM overall method, excluding negative values) for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry as of January 9, 2026, is 30.56x, up from 29.20x at the end of the previous period, indicating an upward valuation trend [4][21] - The top three sub-industries in terms of PE are vaccines (47.64x), hospitals (43.33x), and medical devices (39.44x), while pharmaceutical circulation has the lowest valuation at 15.42x [4][21] Industry Review - The report highlights significant developments in the pharmaceutical sector, including the release of the "Fourth Batch of Encouraged Generic Drug Catalog" aimed at optimizing the drug supply guarantee system and enhancing industry structure [6][26] - The report notes that 43 listed companies in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector experienced a net reduction in shareholder holdings amounting to 2.779 billion yuan, with 8 companies increasing holdings by 20 million yuan and 35 companies reducing holdings by 2.799 billion yuan [4] Important Industry News - The National Health Commission and other departments released the "Fourth Batch of Encouraged Generic Drug Catalog," which includes 21 varieties and 47 specifications, focusing on clinical needs and disease burdens [26][27] - The NMPA announced measures to strengthen the supervision and management of entrusted drug production, aiming to enhance drug quality assurance levels [29][30] - The NMPA also optimized the review and approval process for urgently needed overseas drugs, encouraging simultaneous global development and submission [31][32] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on innovative pharmaceutical companies with strong pipeline differentiation, rapid clinical advancement, and robust overseas collaboration capabilities [7][8] - In the medical device sector, it recommends paying attention to companies with solid technical foundations and deep collaborations with leading hospitals and research institutions [8]