Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the ongoing optimization of China's drug procurement policy, emphasizing the principles of "stabilizing clinical use, ensuring quality, preventing collusion, and avoiding internal competition" as the country moves into its eleventh round of drug procurement, which includes 55 drugs [1][6][10]. Group 1: Drug Procurement Overview - Since 2018, China has conducted ten rounds of drug procurement, covering 435 drugs, with the eleventh round now initiated [1][6]. - The National Medical Insurance Administration (NMI) has stated that 480 companies submitted information for the procurement process, with an average of 15 companies per drug, and some drugs having over 40 companies participating [1][6]. Group 2: Optimization Measures - The NMI has optimized procurement rules, including allowing medical institutions to specify brands in their volume reporting and changing the price difference calculation method to not solely rely on the lowest bid [6][10]. - Quality assurance measures have been heightened, requiring that bidding companies have no violations of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the past two years [6][10]. Group 3: Market Impact - The eleventh batch includes a variety of drug forms, with oral sustained-release and injection drugs making up significant portions of the list [6][7]. - Notable drugs include cefazolin and famotidine, with over 30 companies eligible for bidding, indicating high competition [7]. Group 4: Financial Implications - The procurement process has saved approximately 440 billion yuan in medical insurance funds since 2018, with over 360 billion yuan saved from negotiations on older drugs, which has been redirected to innovative drugs [10]. - The shift in procurement policy is moving from a focus on low prices to a model that emphasizes quality, cost control, and reasonable profits [10][11]. Group 5: Regulatory Developments - The NMI is committed to maintaining a transparent and fair procurement process, with ongoing efforts to address issues of price fairness and quality assurance in the pharmaceutical industry [12].

第十一批集采同一品种的申报企业最多达到了45家，超过第十批集采36家的纪录，市场竞争更加激烈。 对此，国家医保局特别提示企业要理性报价。 5日上午，国家医保局发布国家组织药品联合采购办公室（下称"药品联采办"）对第十一批集采药品信 息填报工作的最新统计结果，7月16日至31日，共480家企业提交了相关药品的资料信息，这些企业将作 为医疗机构填报需求量的选择范围。55个拟采购品种中，平均每个品种有15家企业，有3个品种的企业 超过40家，企业数最多的达45家。 2018年以来，国家层面已经开展了10批药品集采，覆盖了435种药品，近800家药企中选，涉及代表产品 2000余个。 针对第十批集采以来民众对部分仿制药的疗效存在疑虑以及担心过度竞争导致低价低质等社会关切的问 题，坚持"稳临床、保质量、防围标、反内卷"的原则，国务院常务会议研究通过了优化集采措施，优化 了具体的采购规则。 在中选规则方面，"新集采"为了引导理性竞争，防止过分内卷，优化了价差计算的"锚点"，不再以简单 的最低价作为参考，这样即使出现个别企业报低价，也不会影响其他正常报价的企业。同时报价最低企 业要公开说明报价的合理性，并承诺不低于成本报价 ...

Core Viewpoint - The National Medical Insurance Administration (NMIA) is advancing the 11th batch of drug procurement, focusing on maintaining clinical stability, ensuring quality, preventing collusion, and avoiding excessive competition in the pharmaceutical industry [1][2][6]. Group 1: Drug Procurement Process - Since 2018, the NMIA has successfully conducted ten batches of drug procurement, covering 435 types of drugs, with the 11th batch now underway [1][2]. - The 11th batch includes 55 drugs, with an average of 15 companies per drug, and some drugs having over 40 companies participating [1][3]. - The procurement process aims to optimize price calculations and ensure that the lowest bid is justified and does not fall below production costs [3][6]. Group 2: Market Impact and Drug Types - The 11th batch primarily includes oral sustained-release and injection forms, with 41.8% being oral forms and 40% being injections [3]. - Notable drugs in this batch include cefazolin, famotidine, and various oral sustained-release formulations, with some expected to exceed sales of 1 billion yuan [4][5]. - The NMIA has reported that the cumulative savings from drug procurement since 2018 amount to approximately 440 billion yuan, with over 360 billion yuan allocated for negotiated drug use [5][6]. Group 3: Regulatory and Quality Assurance - The NMIA emphasizes the importance of quality assurance, requiring that selected drugs have not violated production quality standards in the past two years [3][6]. - The regulatory framework has shifted from merely controlling costs to fostering a healthy industry ecosystem that prioritizes quality and reasonable profits [6][8]. - The NMIA is implementing stricter monitoring and evaluation measures for companies involved in drug procurement to ensure compliance and quality [6][7]. Group 4: Future Directions - The NMIA plans to continue normalizing and institutionalizing drug procurement, aiming to include all clinically necessary and reliable drugs in the procurement scope [8][9]. - Future reforms will focus on enhancing quality supervision throughout the drug lifecycle and improving communication among hospitals, insurance, and regulatory bodies [8][9].

Core Viewpoint - The eleventh batch of centralized drug procurement in China has seen a record number of participating companies, leading to intensified market competition, prompting the National Healthcare Security Administration to advise companies to quote rationally [1][2]. Group 1: Market Competition - A total of 480 companies submitted information for the eleventh batch of centralized procurement, with an average of 15 companies per drug variety, and a record 45 companies for the most competitive drug [1][2]. - The three drugs with the highest number of applicants are Dihydrocodeine Injection (45 companies), Cefazolin Injection (43 companies), and Famotidine Injection (40 companies) [1]. - The maximum number of companies that can qualify for procurement remains capped at 10, as per the rules of the previous batch [1][2]. Group 2: Pricing and Quality Concerns - Experts indicate that the intense competition will likely lead to significant price reductions in the eleventh batch of procurement, despite measures to prevent excessive "internal competition" [2]. - The National Healthcare Security Administration encourages companies to conduct cost-benefit analyses and to maintain rational pricing and integrity in their operations [2][3]. Group 3: Procurement Process Optimization - The procurement process has been optimized to allow medical institutions to report demand based on specific brands rather than just generic names, aiming to respect clinical preferences and improve the transition to clinical use [5]. - New procurement rules have been established to prevent excessive internal competition by adjusting the price difference calculation reference point, ensuring that low bids do not adversely affect other companies [3]. Group 4: Future Steps - The National Healthcare Security Administration will draft and publish procurement documents and verify the qualifications of bidding companies in the next steps [6].

Group 1 - The eleventh batch of centralized procurement has seen an increase in competition, with an average of 15 companies per product and a record 45 companies for the most competitive product [1][2] - A total of 480 companies submitted information for the procurement, indicating a high level of interest and participation in the process [1][3] - The top three products with the most applicants are Dihydrocodeine Injection (45 companies), Cefazolin Injection (43 companies), and Famotidine Injection (40 companies) [1][2] Group 2 - The new procurement rules aim to prevent excessive competition and ensure quality, with a focus on rational pricing and integrity in bidding [2][3] - The procurement process has been optimized to allow medical institutions to report demand based on specific brands, enhancing respect for clinical choices [5][6] - The National Healthcare Security Administration encourages qualified companies to participate and emphasizes the importance of rational pricing and ethical practices [2][6]

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Core Insights - The eleventh batch of national drug procurement documents is expected to be officially released in July, with over 120 drug varieties that have passed evaluation but are not yet included in national procurement [1][2] - The competition for major drug varieties such as cefazolin injection, famotidine injection, and theophylline injection is intense, with the number of evaluated companies exceeding 30 for each [1][3] Group 1: National Drug Procurement Overview - Since the pilot program "4+7" began in November 2018, the National Healthcare Security Administration has conducted ten batches of national drug procurement, successfully procuring 435 drugs and saving approximately 440 billion yuan in medical insurance funds [2] - The eleventh batch of drug procurement is in the countdown phase, with a preliminary list of 75 drug varieties being formed after expert consultations [2][3] Group 2: Competitive Landscape - The number of evaluated companies for cefazolin injection, famotidine injection, and theophylline injection has reached 34, 31, and 30 respectively, indicating a highly competitive environment [3] - Major pharmaceutical companies such as Chengdu Beite Pharmaceutical, Qilu Pharmaceutical, and Kelun Pharmaceutical continue to be key players in the procurement landscape [4] Group 3: Emerging Products - The market for Loxoprofen sodium gel patches has seen significant changes, with six companies obtaining approval for this product in a short period, suggesting it may be included in the national procurement [5] - The approval of Loxoprofen sodium gel patches by multiple companies marks a shift from a previously monopolized market, indicating increased competition [5] Group 4: Future Implications - The competitive intensity observed in the tenth batch of national drug procurement is expected to escalate further, with significant price reductions and stricter regulatory oversight anticipated in future procurements [6]