Core Viewpoint - The recent round of national drug procurement has resulted in 4,163 products from 1,020 companies being shortlisted, covering 316 commonly used drugs across 26 therapeutic areas, with only 21 original drugs selected, representing less than 10% of the total [1][2]. Group 1: Procurement Details - The procurement aims to reduce drug prices and patient burdens while reallocating saved healthcare funds to innovative drugs [2]. - The procurement process involved 51,000 medical institutions, with a high selection rate of 93% and an average of 14 companies selected per product [2][3]. - The results of this procurement are expected to be implemented by the end of March 2026, with a procurement cycle lasting until the end of 2028 [2]. Group 2: Original Drug Participation - The selected original drugs include various formulations from companies like Bristol-Myers Squibb, Sanofi, and Bayer, with some previously shortlisted in earlier rounds [3]. - Notable original drugs that did not participate in this round include AstraZeneca's gefitinib and Sanofi's clopidogrel, which had previously been selected [4][3]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - The phenomenon known as "patent cliff" has led to significant declines in sales and profits for original drugs post-patent expiration, making it challenging for them to maintain market share without substantial price reductions [6]. - Some original drug companies have reduced or dissolved their sales teams for products affected by procurement policies, yet many still find market opportunities outside public hospital procurement [7]. - Cross-national pharmaceutical companies are increasingly focusing on innovative drug development while divesting mature product lines to local firms [8][9].

2026.02. 12 本文字数：2499，阅读时长大约4分钟 作者 | 第一财经 林志吟 近日，1至8批国家集采药品新一轮接续采购已诞生拟中选结果，共有1020家企业的4163个产品获 得拟中选资格，涉及316种常用药品，覆盖抗感染、抗肿瘤、降血糖、降血压、降血脂、神经系统、 呼吸系统、消化系统等26个治疗领域。 从这接续采购的316种药品来看，据第一财经记者统计，有原研药中标的品种共有21个，整体占比 不到一成。 不到一成的原研药中标 国家药品集采，针对的仿制药以及过了专利保护期的原研药这两大类产品，一方面，挤掉药价虚高的 水分，降低患者用药负担；另外一方面，通过集采节省下的医保资金，转向支付临床价值显著的创新 药，满足临床亟需，鼓励药企研发创新。 本次是针对1-8批国家集采药品新一轮接续采购，由江苏、河南、广东三省医保局联合牵头，各省份 全部参与，实现了采购规则规范统一。企业只需在线投标一次，中选即可实现全国销售。具备投标资 格的企业绝大多数参与投标报价，整体中选率高达93%，每个品种平均14家企业中选。 本次接续采购，国内药品上市许可持有人（含药品注册批件持有人）、境外药品上市许可持有人及其 境内责任 ...

Core Viewpoint - Bristol-Myers Squibb has signed an agreement to sell its 60% stake in the Shanghai-based joint venture SASS, marking a significant shift in its strategy to optimize its asset layout in China [1][2]. Group 1: Company Actions - The sale of the SASS factory reflects Bristol-Myers Squibb's commitment to its production strategy, which aims to balance internal resources through strong external partnerships [1]. - The SASS factory primarily operates mature products, including various medications that have seen reduced profitability due to China's centralized procurement policies [2][3]. - Bristol-Myers Squibb is focusing on innovation and plans to introduce nearly 30 innovative products or indications by 2025 as part of its "China 2030 Strategy" [3]. Group 2: Market Context - The trend of multinational pharmaceutical companies optimizing their asset layouts in China is evident, with other companies like Eli Lilly and GSK also divesting mature product lines [2]. - The Chinese government has introduced policies favoring innovative drugs, encouraging pharmaceutical companies to shift focus from mature products to innovative therapies [2][3]. - Bristol-Myers Squibb aims to enhance drug accessibility and become a leader in oncology, hematology, and immunology in China [3]. Group 3: Product Development - Bristol-Myers Squibb was the first to introduce an immunotherapy drug for cancer treatment in China, but it has struggled to gain market traction due to high costs and lack of insurance coverage [4]. - The company is working to change the development strategy for its PD-1 monoclonal antibody, aiming to include it in the national medical insurance directory [5].

Core Viewpoint - The sale of a 60% stake in the Sino-American Shanghai Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (SASS factory) by Bristol-Myers Squibb is significant as it marks a strategic shift in the company's operations in China, focusing on resource allocation and external collaboration to enhance its regional strategy and ensure long-term drug supply for patients globally [1][3]. Group 1: Company Actions - Bristol-Myers Squibb has signed an agreement to sell its 60% stake in the SASS factory, which was the first Sino-American joint venture pharmaceutical company established after China's reform and opening up in 1982 [1]. - The company aims to continue investing in the Chinese market under its "China 2030 Strategy," which includes plans to introduce nearly 30 innovative products or indications by 2025 and accelerate the introduction of more global innovations from 2026 to 2030 [4]. - The SASS factory primarily produces mature products, including various medications that have seen profit margins compressed due to China's centralized procurement policies since 2018 [3][4]. Group 2: Industry Trends - Other multinational pharmaceutical companies, such as Eli Lilly and GlaxoSmithKline, have also engaged in asset divestitures in China, focusing on mature products, indicating a broader trend in the industry [3]. - The Chinese government has implemented policies favoring innovative drugs, encouraging pharmaceutical companies to shift their focus towards innovation rather than relying on mature products [3][4]. - Bristol-Myers Squibb is adapting its strategy for its PD-1 monoclonal antibody, O drug, aiming to push for its inclusion in the national medical insurance directory to enhance market access and affordability for patients [5].