China’s CDE Tightens Drug Review Standards with New “No Supplemental Data” Rule for Major Deficiencies
The Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released a...
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China’s NMPA Proposes Sweeping Reforms to Medical Device E-Commerce with New Draft Regulations
China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released the Administrative Measures for Medical Device Online Sales...
China’s 12th National Drug Procurement Round Attracts 500+ Companies, Targets 7.34 Billion Units
China’s National Drug Joint Procurement Office released enterprise-related information for the 12th batch of national...
Trump Announces Phased Tariff Policy on Generic Drug Imports to Incentivize U.S. Manufacturing Reshoring
Former President Donald Trump announced on July 21, 2026 a three-phase tariff policy on generic...
Guangdong Launches Greater Bay Area Cross-Border Medical Import Framework for Hong Kong and Macau Pharmaceuticals
The Guangdong Provincial Drug Administration and Guangdong Provincial Health Commission have issued the Guidelines for...
China Announces 12th National Drug Volume-Based Procurement with Enhanced Pricing Mechanism and Expanded Participation
The National Joint Procurement Office announced on July 22, 2026 that the 12th batch of...
China Launches 12th Batch of National Drug Procurement with Vonoprazan and Vitamin B6 Drawing Record Competition
The National Joint Procurement Office (NJPO) has issued the Notice on Corporate Affiliations for the...
Fujian Province Launches Comprehensive Biomedical Innovation Support Framework with Accelerated Listing, Premium Pricing, and Enhanced Insurance Coverage Mechanisms
The Fujian Provincial Medical Security Bureau has implemented the “Ten Measures to Support the Innovative...
China’s NMPA Suspends Medochemie’s Tramadol Hydrochloride Capsules Following Non-Compliant Overseas Inspection and Documentation Failure
China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the immediate suspension of import, sale, and use...
China’s Health Authorities Issue Comprehensive Medical Equipment Centralized Procurement Framework with Tiered Implementation and High-Value Equipment Database
The National Health Commission (NHC), National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (NATCM), and National Disease...
China’s CDE Releases Draft Guideline for Real-World Evidence-Based Pediatric Indication Expansion of Marketed Drugs
The Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued the...
China’s State Council Unveils “15th Five-Year” National Health Plan with Strong Support for Innovative Therapeutics and AI Integration
China’s State Council has issued the “15th Five-Year” National Health Plan, outlining an ambitious roadmap...
China’s NHSA Completes Preliminary Review of 2026 Medical Insurance Catalog with 91% Pass Rate for Basic Medicines
China’s National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) announced the completion of its preliminary formal review for...
China’s National Health Commission Launches Comprehensive Continuous Medication Management Framework to Enhance Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality
The National Health Commission (NHC) of the People’s Republic of China issued the Notice on...
China’s National Health Commission Unveils 2026 Essential Medicines List, Adding 116 New Drugs with Full Insurance Coverage
China’s National Health Commission (NHC) has released the National Essential Medicines List (NEML) 2026 Edition,...
China Adds Methoxyethyl Etomidate, Loretomidate and Solriamfetol to Controlled Psychotropic Substances List
China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), in coordination with the Ministry of Public Security and...
China NMPA Launches PIONEER Program to Accelerate NAMs Adoption in Drug Development
China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) unveiled the “PIONEER” (Propel...
Guangdong Launches “Spring Rain Action” to Accelerate Medical Device Innovation Transformation with 900+ Clinical Achievements Target
The Guangdong Provincial Medical Products Administration, in collaboration with the Department of Industry and Information...
China’s CDE Unveils 108th Batch of Reference Preparations for Generic Drug Evaluation, Adds 28 New Drugs
China’s Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) has released the 108th batch of reference preparations for...
NHSA Advances Record 674 Drugs in 2026 Insurance Catalog Review with 92% Preliminary Pass Rate
China’s National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) released preliminary formal review results for the 2026 National...