Core Viewpoint - The recent half-year reports from domestic insulin manufacturers, Ganli Pharmaceutical and Tonghua Dongbao, reveal ongoing industry differentiation following the centralized procurement of insulin, with Ganli showing a recovery while Tonghua continues to struggle financially [1][3]. Group 1: Financial Performance - Ganli Pharmaceutical reported a net profit of 600 million yuan for the first half of the year, while Tonghua Dongbao projected a net profit of approximately 217 million yuan, marking a turnaround from losses in the previous year [1]. - Tonghua Dongbao's revenue and net profit for the first half of 2024 were 740 million yuan and -230 million yuan, respectively, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 45.84% and 147.54% [1]. - In the first quarter, Tonghua Dongbao's revenue was 650 million yuan, while Ganli's was 1 billion yuan, indicating a significant gap in performance [8]. Group 2: Market Position and Strategy - Ganli Pharmaceutical has regained its position as a leader in the industry, while Tonghua Dongbao has been lagging behind since the centralized procurement began [3][6]. - The sales of insulin analog products at Tonghua Dongbao have seen significant growth, contributing to a substantial increase in domestic sales revenue [1]. - Tonghua Dongbao plans to focus on increasing sales of insulin analog products and has introduced new products like Liraglutide and Empagliflozin to accelerate market penetration [8]. Group 3: Industry Context - The insulin market in China has been impacted by centralized procurement, which has led to significant changes in the financial health of both companies, with Ganli experiencing a sharp decline in revenue and profits initially but showing recovery in subsequent years [6][9]. - The GLP-1 receptor agonists are emerging as a key product in the diabetes treatment market, with both companies incorporating these products into their portfolios [9]. - Clinical applications indicate that GLP-1 receptor agonists and insulin can be used together for better efficacy, highlighting the importance of both product types in diabetes management [9].