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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

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Topchoice Medical Investment Corporation provides dental and oral health care services.

Tibet Rhodiola Pharmaceutical Holding Co. develops, manufactures, and markets Tibet medicines.  The Company's products include Rhodiola capsules, Rhodiola pellets, and other related medicines.

Zhejiang Dian Diagnostics Co., Ltd. provides medical diagnostic solutions, as an outsourcer, to various general hospitals, specialized hospitals, community health service centers (stations), township (county) hospitals, medical centers,  disease prevention and control centers.

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co., Ltd. manufactures, retails, and wholesales a variety of pharmaceuticals including biopharmaceuticals, chemical and Chinese traditional medicines, and healthcare products. The Company also invests in new medicine development and provides related services.

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding (2607 HK)

Shenzhen Neptunus Bioengineering Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and markets biochemical pharmaceuticals, biological products, traditional Chinese medicines, and healthcare products.  Through its subsidiaries, the Company also manufactures food.

Searainbow Holding Corp., produces chemical fibers and other textile products. The company, through its subsidiaries, also provides medical e-commerce and on-line games.

WuXi Biologics (Cayman) Inc. is a leading open-access R&D capability and technology platform company serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, with operations in China, U.S., and Iceland.  We provide a broad and integrated portfolio of laboratory and manufacturing services throughout the drug and medical device R&D process.  Our services are designed to help our global partners in shortening the cycle and lowering the cost of drug and medical device R&D through cost-effective and efficient solutions. 

Guangxi Liuzhou Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. manufactures pharmaceuticals. The Company researches, develops, produces, processes, and distributes capsules, granules, tablets, pills, plasters, and raw material medicines.

Jinxin Fertility Group Limited provides assisted reproductive services. The Company offers vitro fertilization services, embryo transfer services, management services, and other services. Jinxin Fertility Group also provides ancillary medical services.

Nanjing Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. distributes a broad range of drugs. The Company also manufactures medicines,medical apparatus, chemical reagents, and glassware.

Mitra Keluarga Karyasehat Tbk PT engages in hospital management and business services. The Company operates hospitals located in the Greater Jakarta Area, Surabaya and Tegal.

Alfresa Holdings Corporation is a holding company established through the merger of Azwell Inc. and Fukujin Co., Ltd.  The Company's subsidiaries mainly wholesale and manufacture medical related products including medicines, reagents, and medical tools and equipment.

SUZUKEN CO., LTD., a subsidiary of Medca Japan, wholesales and manufactures pharmaceutical products mainly to hospitals and practitioners.  The Company also provides medical equipment such as electro-cardiogram and blood pressure measurement.  Suzuken provides construction and repair works to hospitals and maintains patients' clinical records through information systems services.

Amedisys, Inc. is a multi-regional provider of alternate-site health care services.  The Company offers home health care nursing, home infusion therapy, and ambulatory surgery centers.  Amedisys operates offices within a network of subsidiaries in the southern and southeastern United States.

MEDIPAL HOLDINGS CORPORATION manufactures and sells medical tools and equipment, nursing equipment, and wholesales pharmaceuticals.

Surgery Partners, Inc. operates as a healthcare services company. The Company owns and manages surgical facilities, physician-partnered hospitals, diagnostic laboratory, as well as offers anesthesia, pharmacy, ancillary, and optical services throughout the United States.

Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited operates clinical laboratories. The Company offers medical diagnostic, cardiology, radiology, pathology and imaging, health checkup, blood test, and customer care services. Dr. Lal PathLabs conducts its business in India.

Narayana Hrudayalaya Limited operates a network of hospitals. The Company offers cardiac surgery, cardiology, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology, general surgery, neuroscience, facial surgery, nephrology, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, oncology, pediatrics, transplant, and urology services. Narayana Hrudayalaya serves patients worldwide.

Progyny, Inc. operates as a fertility benefits management company in the US with its headquarters in New York City. The Company offers patients a benefits solution with education and guidance from a Patient Care Advocate and access to a network of fertility specialists. Progyny also aims to reduce healthcare costs for employers through their operations.

PT Siloam International Hospitals Tbk owns and operates hospitals. The Company offers a comprehensive range of specialist medical services including laboratory services, radiology, imaging and complex surgical procedures. Siloam International operates its hospitals throughout Indonesia.

China National Medicines Corp. Ltd. wholesales and retails chemical material medicines, western medicine preparations, biochemical medicines, biological products, and Chinese traditional medicines.  Through its subsidiaries, the Company also manufactures pharmaceuticals including injections, capsules, tablets, and other related products under the CNCM brand name.

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