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Kemp Dolliver, CFA

Cherrystone Hill Research

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<p>Numerous press outlets report that China&rsquo;s Food &amp; Drug Administration (CFDA) will release regulations permitting online sales of pharmaceuticals soon. This action should help the Chinese government in its efforts to lower drug costs for its citizens by:</p><ol><li>Creating a lower-cost channel to undercut the current multi-tier distribution channel that serves state hospitals (70% of the market);</li><li>Addressing the current shortage of pharmacists (China: 1.47/10,000 population; Global average: 6.02) through creation of larger dispensing platforms that increase productivity; and</li><li>Providing a more efficient channel for retail pharmacies to compete with hospital-based pharmacies.</li></ol><p>The addition of E-commerce should drive much-needed reforms that will benefit leading drug distributors and retail chains. &nbsp;The road will be long and bumpy.</p>

Numerous press outlets report that China&rsquo;s Food &amp; Drug Administration (CFDA) will release regulations permitting online sales of pharmaceuticals soon. This action should help the Chinese government in its efforts to lower drug costs for its citizens by:Creating a lower-cost channel to undercut the current multi-tier distribution channel that serves state hospitals (70% of the market);Addressing the current shortage of pharmacists (China: 1.47/10,000 population; Global average: 6.02) through creation of larger dispensing platforms that increase productivity; andProviding a more efficient channel for retail pharmacies to compete with hospital-based pharmacies.The addition of E-commerce should drive much-needed reforms that will benefit leading drug distributors and retail chains. &nbsp;The road will be long and bumpy.

Opening of E-commerce Channel to Change China's Drug Market

China

Inner Mongolia Furui Medical Science Co Ltd. manufactures and sells hepatology C hinese medicines. The Company's products include anti-fibrosis drug, anti fattyliver disease medicine, and liver fibrosis testing instruments.

Inner Mongolia Furui Medical Scie (300049 CH)

Shanghai Shyndec Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd. develops, manufactures and distributes pharmaceuticals. The Company's products include antibiotics, hypertension drugs, diet pills, anti-aging drugs, biological products and medicine preparations.

Shanghai Shyndec Pharmaceutical (600420 CH)

Yifan Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd. manufactures fine biochemicals. The Company's main products include food additives, pharmaceuticals, fine chemical products, calcium pantothenate, and polymer materials. The Company also offers technology development and transfer, in addition to technical advice and services.

Apeloa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets raw material medicines and preparations, including antitumour, antivirus, anti-infectious, cardiovascular, and other medicines.

Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd researches, produces and sells heparin pharmaceuticals products.  The Company's products include heparin sodium active pharmaceutical ingredient.

Tonghua Golden-Horse Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures and markets medicines, biochemical preparations, and health care products.

Tonghua Golden Horse Pharmcl Indu (000766 CH)

Chongqing Taiji Industry (Group) Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets medicines, healthcare products, medical packing products, and medical instruments.  The Company also imports and exports Chinese medicine materials and medical packing materials.

Chongqing Taiji Industry (Group) A (600129 CH)

Jilin Aodong Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd develops and manufactures traditional Chinese pharmaceuticals and raises deer. The Company's main products  include brain enhancement, blood enrichment, and other medicines. In addition, Jilin Aodong constructs and operates toll roads.

Jilin Aodong Medicine Industry Group Co (000623 CH)

Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets western medici nes, Chinese medicines, biological products, and plastic building materials.

Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical (600867 CH)

Mayinglong Pharmaceutical Group Company Limited manufactures and markets traditional Chinese medicines and western medicines for the treatment of hemorrhoids and cough.

China Traditional Chinese Medicine Co. Limited, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells medicine and pharmaceutical products in China.

China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK)

Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is a biopharmaceutical company.  The Company researches neurological and metabolic disorders.

SSY Group Limited researches, develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of pharmaceutical products.  The Company sells non PVC soft bags, PP plastic bottles, and glass bottle infusions.

Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company. The Company develops and markets proprietary drugs for the treatment of central nervous system diseases and disorders. Supernus has developed a portfolio of clinical stage drugs to address neurological and psychological problems such as epilepsy, conduct disorder, Parkinson's disease, ADHD, depression and anxiety.

TSUMURA & CO. manufactures and sells pharmaceutical products including Chinese medicines.  The Company also manufactures and sells bathing products, cosmetics, and other healthcare and toiletry products.  Tsumura & Co. sells its products in Japan and overseas markets.

Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. manufactures pharmaceuticals. The Company's products include Alimentary preparations, Antiallergy preparations, Antidiabetic preparations, and Antihaemorrhagic.

Haw Par Corporation Limited is an investment holding company whose subsidiaries manufacture, market, and trade healthcare products under the Tiger and Kwan Loong brand names.  The Company also manufactures dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals, and operates recreational centers.  Haw Par invests in properties and securities.

Sanofi India Limited manufactures pharmaceuticals and chemicals. The Company has a worldwide presence, an extensive portfolio of prescription medicines, a portfolio of vaccines, major biological products, generics medicines, consumer healthcare, animal healthcare, and has a presence in both traditional and emerging markets.

Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd manufactures basic drugs, pharmaceutical formulations, fine chemicals and industrial chemicals.  The Company's popular drugs include "Betaloc Durules," "Sensorcaine," "Theobric," "Restomycin," "Bromenyl" and "Febrafen."

The United Laboratories International Holdings Limited produces and distributes pharmaceutical products. The Company's products include finished products, APIs, intermediates, and capsules.

The United Laboratories International Holdings Limited (3933 HK)

The United Laboratories International Holdings Limited

Anhui Anke Biotechnology (Group) Company Ltd. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals and health-care products including genetic and cellular engineering research and products.

Anhui Anke Biotechnology (Group) (300009 CH)

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Opening of E-commerce Channel to Change China's Drug Market

Numerous press outlets report that China’s Food & Drug Administration (CFDA) will release regulations permitting online sales of...

Kemp Dolliver, CFA