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May 26, 2026

China Healthcare Device VBP DES Renewal

Sector ReportEquitiesHealth Care

The second renewal of China's Drug-Eluting Stent (DES) VBP shows rising price ceilings and a significant rebound in market share for MNCs like Abbott and Boston Scientific.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.DES pricing saw an uptick to Rmb839-949, indicating the NHSA's focus is shifting toward stabilizing supply and industry economics rather than aggressive price cuts.
  • 2.Multinational Corporations (MNCs) are regaining market share, rising from ~32% to ~41% volume share in the second renewal.
  • 3.Underlying demand for drug-eluting stents remains strong with a 14% CAGR in submitted volume, supported by the expansion of PCI procedures.

Table of Contents

  • VBP tracker
  • Related research
  • Disclosure Appendix
  • GS Factor Profile
  • M&A Rank
  • Quantum
  • Disclosures
  • Regulatory disclosures
  • Ratings, coverage universe and related definitions
  • Global product; distributing entities
  • General disclosures

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Authors

Chris PanZiyi ChenDavid Roman

Securities

MicroPortAbbottBoston ScientificMedtronic

Themes

VBP Policy EvolutionMNC vs. Domestic Competition

Regions

Asia PacificChina