China Pharmaceutical Supply Platforms & Suppliers Directory

This directory lists the main categories of pharmaceutical supply channels in China — online B2B sourcing platforms, national wholesale distributors, CDMO/CRO contractors, and cross-border import channels — together with the credentials to verify before placing an order. Daqi Hospital maintains it as a reference for buyers sourcing medicines, active pharmaceutical ingredients and medical devices from China.

Online B2B pharmaceutical sourcing platforms

These platforms aggregate sellers and pricing data. They are useful for market research, supplier discovery and price benchmarking, but they are not a substitute for licence checks.

Name	Chinese name	Type	What it is used for
Yaozh	药智网	Pharma data & sourcing intelligence	Drug approval, tender and API price databases widely used by Chinese manufacturers and buyers for sourcing intelligence.
PharmCube	医药魔方	Drug database & market intelligence	Pipeline, licensing and market data used to identify suppliers, licence-in partners and comparable products.
Yaoshibang	药师帮	B2B marketplace	Connects retail pharmacies and clinics with regional wholesalers; strong coverage of lower-tier cities.
111, Inc. (Yiyao)	1药网	Digital pharma platform	B2B distribution to pharmacies plus a consumer-facing online pharmacy network.
JD Health	京东健康	Online pharmacy & B2B procurement	Consumer online pharmacy together with JD Medicine procurement for institutional and pharmacy buyers.
Alibaba Health	阿里健康	Online pharmacy & medical services	Online pharmacy, medical consultation and platform services; overseas flagship stores for imported products.
Yaodou	药兜网	B2B supply chain	Supply-chain platform for retail pharmacies, clinics and small chains with regional warehousing.
Yaotong Network	药通网	Sourcing & wholesale information	Long-running medicine sourcing and wholesale listing platform for domestic trade.
Zhenyaobao	珍药宝	B2B procurement platform	Procurement and price-comparison service aimed at independent pharmacies and small chains.
Pharmaceutical Terminal Network	药品终端网	Wholesaler-to-terminal ordering	Ordering platform connecting wholesalers with retail terminals.

National pharmaceutical wholesale distributors

Distributors take title to the goods and are responsible for storage, cold chain and hospital or pharmacy delivery. They are the usual counterparty for import and institutional supply.

Name	Chinese name	Type	What it is used for
Sinopharm Group	国药控股	National distribution & logistics	One of the largest pharmaceutical distribution networks in China, with nationwide cold-chain and hospital delivery.
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals	上海医药	Manufacturing & distribution	Integrated manufacturer and distributor covering import, distribution and retail pharmacy.
China Resources Pharmaceutical	华润医药	Manufacturing & distribution	State-owned group with nationwide distribution and a broad portfolio of manufacturing subsidiaries.
Jointown Pharmaceutical	九州通	National wholesale distribution	Large private-sector distributor with strong coverage of pharmacies, clinics and lower-tier markets.
Guangzhou Pharmaceuticals	广州医药	Regional distribution	Leading distributor in South China with hospital and retail channels.
China Meheco	中国医药	Import & distribution	Importer and distributor with international trade and API sourcing arms.
Nanjing Pharmaceutical	南京医药	Regional distribution	Distribution network across East China hospitals and retail pharmacies.
Huadong Medicine	华东医药	Manufacturing & distribution	Pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturer with domestic commercial operations.
Chongqing Pharmaceutical (CQP)	重药控股	Regional distribution	Distribution network covering Southwest and Central China.
Liuzhou Pharmaceutical (Liuyi)	柳药集团	Regional distribution	Distribution and retail network across Guangxi and South China.
Runkang Pharmaceutical	瑞康医药	Distribution & services	Distribution plus medical logistics and device services.

Contract development and manufacturing organisations (CDMO / CRO)

For peptide, biologic and small-molecule programmes, these companies provide development, clinical and commercial manufacturing, including monoclonal antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates.

Name	Chinese name	Type	What it is used for
WuXi AppTec	药明康德	CRDMO	Integrated discovery, development and manufacturing services for small molecules and biologics.
WuXi Biologics	药明生物	Biologics CDMO	Biologics development and manufacturing, including monoclonal antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates.
Tigermed	泰格医药	Clinical CRO	Clinical trial services and regulatory support for drug development.
Pharmaron	康龙化成	CRO / CDMO	Discovery, development and manufacturing services across small and large molecules.
Asymchem	凯莱英	CDMO	Process development and manufacturing of small-molecule APIs and intermediates.
Porton Pharma Solutions	博腾股份	CDMO	API and intermediate manufacturing for global pharmaceutical clients.
Kelun Biotech	科伦博泰	ADC / biologics	Antibody-drug conjugate development and licensing with international partners.

Cross-border and import channels

Name	Chinese name	Type	What it is used for
Cross-border e-commerce channels	跨境医药电商	Import & retail	Licensed cross-border channels allow imported OTC and select prescription products to reach consumers through bonded warehouses.
Hainan Free Trade Port & Boao Lecheng	海南自贸港 / 博鳌乐城	Pilot import zone	Pilot zone for faster import and clinical use of innovative drugs and devices.
Greater Bay Area & Waigaoqiao	大湾区 / 外高桥	Bonded import	Bonded ports and Greater Bay Area programmes supporting cross-border pharmaceutical trade.
Licensed importers & agents	进口代理商	Registration & import	Importers holding the drug registration certificate who handle clearance, storage and domestic distribution.

How to vet a Chinese pharmaceutical supplier

1. Business Licence (营业执照) — confirm the legal entity, registered address and scope of business.
2. Drug Business Licence (药品经营许可证) — required for wholesale or retail of medicines; check the licensed scope.
3. GSP compliance — good supply practice for storage, transport and traceability.
4. Manufacturing licence and GMP — for direct factory supply; verify the production scope.
5. Drug Registration Certificate (import) — for imported products; check the NMPA registration number on the pack.
6. Certificate of Analysis (COA) — request a batch-specific COA and, for high-value items, independent third-party testing.
7. Cold-chain capability — essential for biologics such as monoclonal antibodies and peptides.
8. Credit record — search the company on the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System and the NMPA database.

Frequently asked questions

How can I find a reliable pharmaceutical supplier in China?

Start with licensed wholesale distributors and regulated B2B platforms rather than open marketplaces. Verify the supplier's business licence and Drug Business Licence, confirm the drug has a valid NMPA registration number, and request a certificate of analysis (COA) for each batch before ordering.

What licences must a Chinese pharmaceutical supplier hold?

A Business Licence (营业执照), a Drug Business Licence (药品经营许可证) for wholesale or retail, and compliance with GSP requirements. Manufacturers need a Drug Manufacturing Licence and GMP compliance, and any imported product needs a Drug Registration Certificate (import).

What is the difference between a B2B platform and a wholesale distributor?

A B2B platform is a marketplace that lists many sellers and handles ordering, but usually does not take title to the goods. A wholesale distributor buys and stocks the product and is responsible for storage, cold chain and delivery, and issues the invoice.

Can overseas buyers purchase directly from Chinese platforms?

Most Chinese B2B platforms require a domestic drug business licence, so overseas buyers usually work through a licensed importer or agent, or through cross-border e-commerce and pilot-zone channels.

How do I verify that a Chinese pharmaceutical company is legitimate?

Check the drug approval records in the NMPA database and the company registration on the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System. Cross-check the licensed address, the scope of the drug licence and the actual business entity before contracting.

What should a supply agreement include?

Product name and NMPA registration number, specification and pack size, batch number and COA, cold-chain requirements, Incoterms and delivery point, minimum order quantity, lead time, payment terms, quality and returns clauses, and the licensed contracting entity.

Disclaimer

This page is provided for general reference only and is not an endorsement, recommendation or commercial agency for any company named. Company names and descriptions reflect publicly available information and may change. Always verify licences, registrations and product quality directly with the supplier and the relevant authority before entering into any transaction.