Investment Rating - The report maintains a "positive" outlook on the pharmaceutical industry, despite a recent decline in the index [2]. Core Insights - The pharmaceutical sector saw a slight decline of 0.2% in the recent week, while the Shanghai Composite Index increased by 1.88% [3][5]. - The pharmaceutical index ranked 25th among 31 sub-industries, with a current valuation of 29.2 times earnings, placing it 10th among all primary industries [2][5]. - Key collaborations include: - JAB-23E73, a Pan-KRAS inhibitor developed by 加科思, has secured a partnership with AstraZeneca for exclusive rights outside China, with potential payments reaching up to $20.15 billion [11]. - 阳光诺和 signed a deal for the domestic rights of STC008, receiving an upfront payment of 50 million yuan and a total of 500 million yuan in milestone payments [12]. - 绿叶制药 granted exclusive commercialization rights for three long-acting antipsychotic products to 恩华药业, receiving a non-refundable fee of $20 million [12]. - The sixth batch of medical consumables procurement has been officially launched, indicating a trend of negative growth in the number of pharmacies across the country [13][15]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The pharmaceutical index decreased by 0.2%, while the broader market indices showed positive growth [3][5]. - Among the sub-sectors, raw materials increased by 2.0%, while other segments like chemical preparations and medical circulation saw declines [5]. Recent Key Events - The report highlights significant business development (BD) activities, including major licensing agreements and product approvals [11][12]. - The sixth batch of centralized procurement for medical consumables has been announced, with a focus on drug-coated balloon and urological intervention products [13]. - The number of pharmacies in China has been declining for four consecutive quarters, with a total of 68.6 million stores reported as of Q3 2025 [15]. Company Dynamics - Notable company activities include 一品红's transfer of shares in Arthrosi to support innovation [18]. - 诺和诺德's oral semaglutide has received FDA approval, marking a significant milestone in obesity treatment [18]. - Recent product approvals include 默克's drug for treating symptomatic giant cell tumors and core medical's heart assist devices [19]. IPO Dynamics - 瑞博生物's IPO application has passed the hearing stage, with a post-investment valuation of 5.02 billion yuan [21]. - 信诺维 has submitted its IPO application, focusing on unmet clinical needs and innovative drug development [24]. - Frontera's IPO application has been accepted, with a post-investment valuation of $528 million [27].

Investment Rating - The report indicates a cautious outlook on the pharmaceutical industry, with the overall investment rating reflecting a mixed performance in the sector [2][3]. Core Insights - The Shenwan Pharmaceutical and Biological Index decreased by 0.2% this week, while the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.88%, ranking the pharmaceutical index 25th among 31 Shenwan sub-industries [2][3]. - The current valuation of the pharmaceutical sector stands at 29.2 times earnings, placing it 10th among 31 Shenwan primary industries [5]. - Recent collaborations in the industry include significant licensing agreements, such as the partnership between JAKOS and AstraZeneca for the Pan-KRAS inhibitor, which could yield up to $20.15 billion in potential payments [11]. - The report highlights the ongoing challenges in the industry, including a decline in the number of retail pharmacies, which has seen a net reduction of over 8,800 stores in the last quarter alone [16]. Market Performance - The pharmaceutical sector's performance this week showed a decline of 0.2%, with various sub-sectors experiencing mixed results, such as raw materials (+2.0%) and hospitals (-2.8%) [2][5]. - The report notes that the pharmaceutical index's performance is lagging compared to other sectors, indicating a need for strategic adjustments [3][5]. Recent Developments - The sixth batch of national procurement for medical consumables has been officially launched, which may impact pricing and availability in the market [14]. - Several innovative drugs and medical devices have received approval for market entry, including Novo Nordisk's oral semaglutide, marking a significant advancement in obesity treatment [19][21]. - The report also mentions the IPO applications of several companies, including Xinnowei and Frontera, indicating a trend of new entrants seeking capital in the pharmaceutical sector [26][29].

Core Medical: Interventional Left Ventricular Assist System - The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved the interventional left ventricular assist device and the interventional left ventricular assist catheter pump kit from Shenzhen Core Medical Technology Co., Ltd. [2] - This interventional left ventricular assist system is designed to provide short-term left ventricular support during high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for adult patients with severe coronary artery disease and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction [7]. - The system utilizes self-developed axial magnetic flux multi-drive technology, achieving high flow output and stable performance with a smaller outer diameter, which helps reduce blood damage risk and supports longer clinical use [7][8]. Antai Kangcheng: Tumor Electric Field Therapy Device - The tumor electric field therapy device from Hunan Antai Kangcheng Biotechnology Co., Ltd. has also been approved by the NMPA [2]. - This device consists of a main unit, distribution box, disposable electrode pads, power adapter, lithium-ion battery, and charging dock, and is intended for treating patients aged 22 and older diagnosed with supratentorial glioblastoma [10]. - The device is to be used in conjunction with temozolomide (TMZ) after surgical and radiotherapy treatments [10][11]. Industry Overview - As of now, a total of 391 innovative medical devices have been approved for listing in China [3].