Drug Pricing

Timely insights into evolving drug pricing policies and reimbursement practices in China.
Aug
06
▶️Fudan’s Wanyan Ruiyun on Huiminbao and the C-List: From Central Negotiation to Market Uptake and Insurance Innovation

▶️Fudan’s Wanyan Ruiyun on Huiminbao and the C-List: From Central Negotiation to Market Uptake and Insurance Innovation

Fudan expert shares insights on China’s first national negotiation for the commercial drug list—and its potential to reshape Huiminbao, influence drug pricing, accelerate insurance innovation, and transform drug distribution systems nationwide.
2 min read
Jul
18
▶️Navigating China’s Multi-Level Coverage Framework: Insights from the C-List Strategy Panel

▶️Navigating China’s Multi-Level Coverage Framework: Insights from the C-List Strategy Panel

Industry leaders unpack China’s evolving multi-level coverage system—what the dual-list means for pricing risk, NRDL vs. commercial access, and long-term strategy in the C-List era.
1 min read
Jun
20
NHSA Consults on 2025 Dual-List Adjustment Work Plan for NRDL and Commercial Drug List

NHSA Consults on 2025 Dual-List Adjustment Work Plan for NRDL and Commercial Drug List

The Dual-List Adjustment Mechanism marks a pivotal shift in China’s reimbursement system, prompting key strategic questions for innovative drug makers.
5 min read
Jun
11
▶️Connecting the Dots for Global Pharma: Critical Factors Driving Success in China

▶️Connecting the Dots for Global Pharma: Critical Factors Driving Success in China

This Q&A explores the growing gap between global pharma strategies and China’s payer priorities—offering a self-assessment tool for internal alignment, and insights into risks and opportunities in the commercial catalog pathway.
3 min read
Jan
02
The Future of Innovative Medicine Pricing and Reimbursement in China: Signals from the 2024 NRDL Negotiations

The Future of Innovative Medicine Pricing and Reimbursement in China: Signals from the 2024 NRDL Negotiations

These developments call for a global pricing strategy rooted in China's evolving reimbursement infrastructure, breaking siloed thinking to balance short-term goals with long-term growth.
9 min read
Dec
04
NHSA Strengthens Control Over Outpatient Spending

NHSA Strengthens Control Over Outpatient Spending

Effectively navigating these regulatory changes will have significant and lasting implications for drug manufacturers, particularly in shaping their pricing strategies, reimbursement models, and distribution channel approaches in China.
7 min read
Aug
28
Three Key Trends Shaping Pricing for Innovative Non-VBP Medical Devices in China

Three Key Trends Shaping Pricing for Innovative Non-VBP Medical Devices in China

Understanding and strategically applying these trends is crucial for optimizing pricing strategies and enhancing market adoption of innovative medical technologies in China.
7 min read
May
08
Inside Look: A Former NHSA Official's Take on Pricing Medical Innovations

Inside Look: A Former NHSA Official's Take on Pricing Medical Innovations

These perspectives provide unique insights into what may contribute to NHSA's decision criteria in pricing medical innovations and allocating healthcare resources.
5 min read
May
01
Advancements in China's BMI Payment Policies for High-Value Medical Consumables: How MedTech Should Prepare

Advancements in China's BMI Payment Policies for High-Value Medical Consumables: How MedTech Should Prepare

These policies create a national framework for the pricing and reimbursement of high-value medical consumables under basic medical insurance schemes, necessitating proactive preparedness from MedTech firms.
6 min read
Apr
17
Quantifying Innovation: Three Key Signals from NHSA's Draft on New Chemical Drug Launch Pricing

Quantifying Innovation: Three Key Signals from NHSA's Draft on New Chemical Drug Launch Pricing

The standout enhancement in the current proposal is the addition of a self-assessment scale. This tool, designed to assign a score that quantifies innovation quality based on the company's self-assessment, plays a crucial role in determining the initial pricing of their drugs.
10 min read