Recently, the Shanghai Medical Products Administration announced that in accordance with the requirements of the “Special Review Procedure for Class II Innovative Medical Devices in Shanghai”, the Shanghai Medical Products Administration has organized relevant experts to review the special review application for Class II innovative medical devices in the city, and intends to agree to allow Shanghai Futuo Zhida Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Futuo Zhida”) to enter the special review procedure for its disposable pulmonary nodule three-dimensional identification positioning marker. Developing innovative technologies with AR navigation systems Founded in 2018, Futo Zhida is a subsidiary of Fosun Pharma, focusing on innovative medical devices and surgical development. Its team has rich experience and a global perspective in the development of image navigation algorithms, intervention consumables design, and production. According to the Chinese Journal of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Sciences, the incidence rate and mortality of lung cancer rank ...
Recently, WuXi AppTec held an investor open day event called “CRDMO Ultimate Empowerment Journey”. At the event, WuXi AppTec executives mentioned the word “far ahead” many times. Although they said it with a calm face, the message they conveyed was “low-pitched and high-profile”, which won many applause and laughter from the audience. Why can they say that? Where does the confidence come from? If you really achieve “far ahead”, what is the secret? I just came back from WuXi AppTec’s investor day event, and I will highlight the key points for you. Both quantity and quality, the industry contribution is “far ahead” From the perspective of molecular types, the current research and development of small molecules is still the “main force” of current research and development and listing. Whether it is the number of drugs approved by the US FDA or the number of molecular pipelines under development, small molecules ...
Novo Nordisk recently partnered with 10 Indian artificial intelligence (AI) startups, marking an important moment for the Indian AI ecosystem. The Danish company, best known for its weight loss drug Wegovy, is leveraging AI innovations to streamline operations and improve efficiency. The moves are part of the Danish drugmaker’s expansion plans for operations in Bangalore, which it opened 17 years ago. The center helps manage the vast amounts of data collected about the safety and effectiveness of its drugs, including clinical trial information and reports of potential side effects. One of the factors driving the move is that demand for obesity and diabetes-related drugs is expected to grow, especially as global attention to these health issues grows. By strategically positioning itself in India, one of the world’s largest markets for diabetes drugs, Novo Nordisk expects to meet the growing demand by increasing its production capacity. The partnership also has a ...
Regarding the scope of the special rectification of “secondary bargaining” defined in the notice, the author consulted the relevant responsible personnel of the Finance Department of the Hunan Provincial Health Commission, and received the reply: This “secondary bargaining” rectification focuses on the behavior of public hospitals not settling according to the agreed purchase and sale prices in order to obtain irregular rebates. At present, most hospitals in Hunan Province are involved in “secondary bargaining” rebates to varying degrees and in different forms, such as bearing the cost of drug consumption fund recovery and deducting penalties for excessive drug use as the name and method of rebates. The rebate income from “secondary bargaining” is used by hospitals to supplement related operating costs. This time, the Hunan Provincial Health and Health System carried out a special rectification work on “secondary bargaining” of drug consumption, requiring it to be completed in October. In ...
On October 11, Yunnan Baiyao issued the “Announcement on the Appointment of Senior Management Personnel”, appointing Li Shengli as its senior vice president. Li Shengli has held important positions in many pharmaceutical companies, including general manager, president, CEO, and chairman of Jiangsu Wanbang Pharmaceutical Marketing Biochemical Oncology Division, co-president, president, and chairman of Jiangsu Fosun Pharmaceutical Sales Co., Ltd., assistant to the president, vice president, senior vice president, executive president, and chief development officer of Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd. The joining of Li Shengli once again verified the change in Yunnan Baiyao’s talent training model, from internal talent training to the “internal training + external introduction” dual-channel talent model, to create a high-quality talent team that meets its future development needs. Pharmaceutical companies have established their own talent training and selection system, and the company and employees understand each other, have high loyalty, and there is almost no ...
Drugdu.com expert’s response: When importing and exporting goods through customs, various aspects need to be taken into consideration to ensure smooth customs clearance and compliance with relevant regulations. Here are some key considerations: Ⅰ. Documentation Preparation Complete and Accurate Documentation: Import-export enterprises must prepare complete documents, including bills of lading, invoices, packing lists, contracts, import-export licenses (if required), certificates of origin, inspection and quarantine certificates, etc. These documents must be accurate and in line with customs requirements. Compliant Declaration: Ensure that the declared information for goods is accurate, including commodity names, quantities, values, origins, etc. The declared value should match the actual value to avoid issues arising from over- or under-declaration. Ⅱ. Commodity Classification and Taxation Accurate Classification: Accurate classification of goods is crucial, as it directly determines the Harmonized System (HS) code, which further influences tariff rates and regulatory conditions. Misclassification can lead to unnecessary troubles and losses. Tax ...
On October 9, 2024, Biolase, which occupies the top spot in the world’s dental laser equipment, announced that it has signed an agreement to sell the majority of the company’s assets to rival Sonendo for $14 million. Biolase Company of United States, the world’s leading oral laser expert, has long been committed to the research and development and manufacturing of full-function lasers, with a global laser market share of 70%. However, due to long-term losses, the stock price continued to be depressed, and it was delisted from the Nasdaq in June this year and declared bankruptcy on October 1. The buyer of the acquisition, Sonendo, a dental giant dedicated to root canal treatment devices, sued Biolase in 2023 for a patent dispute, claiming no less than $59 million in damages. This acquisition not only marks the end of an era for the giant Biolase, but also announces the end of ...
On October 9th, Johnson&Johnson announced plans to invest over $2 billion (approximately RMB 14.1 billion) in Wilson, North Carolina to build an advanced biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility to support its growing portfolio of biologic therapy products in oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. It is reported that this measure is in line with Johnson&Johnson’s broader strategy of submitting or launching over 70 new therapies and product expansions by the end of the next decade. The new facility will be equipped with cutting-edge technology, which will not only enhance global production capacity, but also provide approximately 420 high skilled full-time positions for the local area. The project will begin construction in the first half of 2025. In August of this year, in order to strengthen its position in the cardiovascular field, Johnson&Johnson announced the acquisition of V-Wave, a company specializing in heart failure treatment technology. Prior to this, Johnson&Johnson acquired for approximately $13.1 billion ...
On October 9, 2024, Biolase, which dominates the global dental laser equipment market, announced that it has signed an agreement to sell most of its assets to competitor Sonendo for $14 million. Biolase, a leading dental laser expert in the world, has long been committed to the research and manufacturing of fully functional lasers, with a global laser market share of 70%. But due to long-term losses, the stock price remained low, and it was delisted from NASDAQ in June this year, and declared bankruptcy on October 1st. The buyer of this acquisition case, Sonendo, is a dental giant dedicated to root canal treatment equipment. Its subsidiary sued Biolase in 2023 for a patent dispute and demanded compensation of no less than $59 million. This acquisition not only marks the end of an era for giant Biolase, but also declares the end of the aforementioned patent dispute. 01. The world’s ...
As of the first three quarters, there were 9 pharmaceutical stocks with a market value of 100 billion yuan, with Mindray Medical firmly in the top spot and Hengrui Medicine returning to a market value of 300 billion yuan. In terms of quantity, there were 4 more stocks compared with the first half of the year, with Aier Eye Hospital, Yunnan Baiyao, United Imaging Healthcare, and Wantai Biopharma returning to the 100 billion yuan market value echelon. Among the TOP20, 15 stocks have positive growth, with Hengrui Medicine, BeiGene, Yunnan Baiyao, Shanghai Pharmaceuticals, China Resources Sanjiu, Baili Tianheng and 10 other stocks growing at a rate of more than 10%; while in the first half of the year, only 6 stocks had positive growth, with 4 other stocks growing at a rate of more than 10%, including Shanghai Pharmaceuticals and China Resources Sanjiu. Mindray Medical has firmly established itself as ...
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