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Dec
06
NHSA Proposes Launch Price Framework and Aligns Pricing Policies with Drug Lifecycle

NHSA Proposes Launch Price Framework and Aligns Pricing Policies with Drug Lifecycle

At a recent industry investor conference, Weng Linjia, Deputy Director of the Pharmaceutical Pricing and Tender Procurement Department, National Healthcare
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Nov
22
China's Medical Service Pricing Reform: Current State and Future Development

China's Medical Service Pricing Reform: Current State and Future Development

In our last newsletter, we delved into the three fundamental issues connected with medical service pricing in China: * Fragmented pricing
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Nov
08
China's Medical Service Pricing Reform: 3 Core Challenges

China's Medical Service Pricing Reform: 3 Core Challenges

China's medical service pricing reform is pivotal in reshaping China's healthcare landscape, impacting not only inpatient
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Oct
25
Wonder Sir Founder on the State of Rare Disease Patient Organizations in China

Wonder Sir Founder on the State of Rare Disease Patient Organizations in China

This is the last part of my conversation with Wonder Sir founder Chen Yiwei. You can find our interview'
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Oct
11
NHSA Insurance Funding Expert Zheng Jie: Shifting from Excessive Price Reduction to Value-Based Procurement for China's Drug Pricing Dilemma

NHSA Insurance Funding Expert Zheng Jie: Shifting from Excessive Price Reduction to Value-Based Procurement for China's Drug Pricing Dilemma

At the 5th China Rare Disease Cooperation and Exchange Conference, Zheng Jie, the leader of the Insurance Funding Analysis Expert
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Sep
27
Wonder Sir Founder on Pharma Success: The Importance of Early Investment and Trust in China

Wonder Sir Founder on Pharma Success: The Importance of Early Investment and Trust in China

“In my capacity as a researcher, I've had experience in both scientific research and drug development. Additionally, as
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Sep
13
Wonder Sir Founder Chen Yiwei on China’s Rare Disease Definition and Recent Policy Boost for Foreign CGT Investment

Wonder Sir Founder Chen Yiwei on China’s Rare Disease Definition and Recent Policy Boost for Foreign CGT Investment

Motivated by a profound sense of purpose and deeply moved by the suffering of Chinese rare disease patients, Chen Yiwei,
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Aug
30
Improving Access to Innovative Drugs: Can China’s Dual-Channel Policy Deliver?

Improving Access to Innovative Drugs: Can China’s Dual-Channel Policy Deliver?

To tackle the hospital formulary access issues faced by some NRDL-negotiated drugs, the National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) introduced the
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Aug
16
Shanghai Enhances Payment Mechanisms to Drive Pharma and Medical Innovation

Shanghai Enhances Payment Mechanisms to Drive Pharma and Medical Innovation

Shortly after the National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) introduced its more industry-friendly renewal rules for older NRDL-negotiated drugs, the Shanghai
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Aug
02
China Implements More Moderate and Predictable Price Reduction for Older NRDL-Negotiated Drugs

China Implements More Moderate and Predictable Price Reduction for Older NRDL-Negotiated Drugs

In late June, the National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) commenced the 2023 National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL) Dynamic Update, aiming
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