Summary of the Conference Call on China Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals Industry Overview - The conference focused on the **China healthcare and pharmaceuticals** sector, specifically discussing the **2025 National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL)** and the **Commercial Health Insurance Innovative Drug Directory (CHIIDD)** [1][2]. Key Points NRDL and CHIIDD Updates - Approximately **70 innovative drugs** were included in the NRDL, with a **success rate of 88%** for new drug negotiations, an increase from **76% in 2024** [2]. - A total of **114 new drugs** were added to the NRDL, including **50 type 1 innovative drugs**, while **29 drugs** were removed, bringing the total to **3,253 drugs** [2]. - The CHIIDD features **19 expensive innovative drugs** out of **24 candidates**, covering treatments for oncology, Alzheimer’s disease, and rare diseases [2]. Implementation Timeline - The new NRDL and CHIIDD will be implemented on **January 1, 2026**, with new prices for most newly included drugs to be revealed at that time [3]. Company-Specific Insights 1. **Hengrui (600276 CH/1276 HK)**: - Included **10 new drugs** in the NRDL for the first time, such as trastuzumab rezetecan and ivarmacitinib [4]. 2. **Hansoh (3692 HK)**: - Added two new indications for almonertinib to the NRDL [4]. 3. **Sinobio (1177 HK)**: - Three new drugs added: garsorasib, recombinant human coagulation factor VIIa, and penpulimab [5]. 4. **Innovent (1801 HK)**: - New additions include teprotumumab, limertinib, and fulzerasib among others [5]. 5. **BeOne (6160 HK/ONC US)**: - Newly added dinutuximab and zanidatamab in the CHIIDD [5]. 6. **Kelun Biotech (6990 HK)**: - Included sacituzumab tirumotecan and cetuximab N01 in the NRDL [5]. 7. **Akeso (9926 HK)**: - Added new indications for ivonescimab and cadonilimab, along with ebdarokimab and ebronucimab in the NRDL [6]. 8. **Tirzepatide**: - Included in the NRDL for type 2 diabetes, but not for obesity [6]. Market Outlook - The higher success rate and supportive policy trends suggest a **bright sales outlook** for innovative drugs, which are expected to drive growth for the related companies in **2026** [7]. Additional Insights - The report emphasizes the positive implications of the NRDL updates for the growth of covered companies, indicating a favorable environment for innovative drug sales in the Chinese healthcare market [4][7].