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Qinghe Pharmaceutical Factory, which is the pharmaceutical factory founded by Gao Yu.

Researcher Cheng led Xu De toward the production workshop, saying as they walked:

"The pharmaceutical factory is not large in scale, but its internal regional division is very well-established, and it is divided into two parts as a whole."

"1. Human drug production workshop; 2. Veterinary drug production workshop."

"Under normal circumstances, we only take on some contract manufacturing work from large pharmaceutical companies. Although we're not rich, the factory can keep going." "Because we use an assembly line, the factory doesn't have many employees, only a few dozen."

"Of course, the reason why the pharmaceutical company is small is that it has not developed a very effective drug on its own."

"If it were available, the funding problem could basically be solved, so Senior Brother Gao began researching 'Punatinib'..."

Researcher Cheng led the three into the veterinary drug workshop.

It is clear.

Compared to the human medicine production area, this place is much quieter, with only a few staff maintaining the equipment and no drug production taking place.

The three of them went deeper into the building.

"Leukemia is cancer, and it is a blood cancer that is difficult to cure."

"Imatinib can effectively improve symptoms. Senior Brother Gao read all the research papers on imatinib, as well as some data sent by Tianhe Hospital. Through these two points, he accurately identified the drawbacks of imatinib..."

"Well, you can think of it as discovering a weakness in the mutation symptoms."

"Thus, the pharmaceutical company's 'Punatinib' project was born."

"The development of this drug cost a lot of money; it was a bottomless pit."

"Either we need to attract more investors, or we need to stop the research; who would invest in a small pharmaceutical company if we did the former? As for the latter, Senior Brother Gao would never accept it, since his father died of leukemia, and it's impossible for us to stop."

"So, I guess that's why he sold the medicine to pet hospitals to recoup his investment."

Researcher Cheng led everyone to a simple chemical laboratory.

The room was simple, but it had all the necessary instruments and equipment.

The shelves were filled with various bottles and jars; upon closer inspection, one could see shimmering crystals inside, most likely raw materials for medicine. "We've arrived."

Researcher Cheng said:

"Most experiments are conducted in the veterinary drug workshop."

"The materials and reports are all here... Hmm, the important information is all in Senior Brother Gao's head, so it's no use if someone tries to steal it."

talking.

She reached into the filing cabinet in the corner, rummaged around, and found several folders.

"It's all here."

"The research project on the left is from Tianhe Pharmaceutical..."

"Ha, those bastards at Tianhe Pharmaceutical, if it weren't for Senior Brother Gao's knowledge of 'Imatinib,' I really wouldn't have known that this project was researching this drug... It's clearly a violation of patent protection law."

Xu De accepted it.

His gaze immediately fell upon it, and after a brief glance, his eyebrows immediately rose.

"Yao, the excipient ratio for the tablets, the sustained-release manufacturing process, the manufacturing method, reverse engineering the tablets, making the same tablets according to the formula..." "What's this for?"

Xu De looked at the materials, a slight smile appearing on his face as he shook his head.

Lin Yue leaned closer to take a look and exclaimed in surprise, "They're planning to mass-produce this for human bioequivalence experiments... Did Tianhe even get the authorization to do this?!"

Researcher Cheng curled his lip.

"Got nothing."

"Most pharmaceutical companies, once a drug is developed ahead of schedule, will conduct research on its structure and refine the technology to maturity."

"Then, once the patent protection period expires, we'll start mass production and preemptively manufacture generic drugs to seize the market!"

"However, this usually occurs around the time when the patent is about to expire."

"Tianhe is rather greedy, and quite audacious..."

talking.

Researcher Cheng paused, then turned to look at Lin Yue and said:

"Attorney Lin is right, this is exactly what they want to do: mass production."

"Tianhe wants to produce the same raw material drug, and modify the shape of the tablet and excipients while maintaining the same efficacy or reducing the efficacy slightly, and then put it on the market for sale."

The words were spoken.

Lin Yue's face showed a look of astonishment.

This definitely constitutes copyright infringement!

God knows how furious Novartis will be if they find out about this...

They invested nearly $10 billion in research and development, but Tianhe quietly tried to repackage the drug and launch it on the market... If the other party doesn't respond at all, their legal department might as well disband on the spot.

"Well, that's about all the data Tianhe provided..."

Secondly.

"It's Senior Brother Gao's data."

"Senior Brother Gao's data is all here... and the important information is memorized."

Researcher Cheng then handed a blue folder in his right hand to Xu De.

"This is the research material."

The overall approach is: concept → experiment → half-finished product → animal experiment.

"The results from animal experiments so far are very good. Although there may be some side effects, well, you know, the animals die of old age before the side effects even take effect, so there's nothing wrong with using it on animals."

for example.

Chewing betel nuts, smoking, and drinking alcohol.

This can lead to oral fibrosis, lung cancer, and alcoholic liver disease, with very serious consequences.

But here is the problem.

Animals that chew betel nuts, smoke, or drink alcohol may not be able to obtain them even if they start doing so from birth, simply because their lifespan is too short to live that long.

The same applies to semi-finished medicines.

The side effects may not appear for a long time, but the animals won't live long enough for them to develop leukemia, which is the disease that will eventually kill them.

"What about clinical trials?"

Xu De spoke while looking at the materials.

"Clinical trials? We're not a shady pharmaceutical company."

Researcher Cheng shook his head:

"Even if you have research and development qualifications, you might not be able to apply for this, let alone since we researched it ourselves."

"There are no clinical trials, only animal experiments."

"Even in animal experiments, the drug's efficacy is not stable and side effects exist."

"Senior Brother Gao estimates that it will be at least three years before he can move on to the next research field."

It seems she admires him quite a bit.

That's true, though.

It's incredible that someone could develop Punatide on their own... ...You know, that's what I just mentioned.

The total cost of imatinib is nearly one billion US dollars!

Although Kao Yu built her career on their shoulders.

However, the two sides are worlds apart in terms of resources. The fact that Gao Yu was able to produce a semi-finished product with only the existing conditions is enough to demonstrate her talent in the field of pharmaceuticals.

"Ignoring time and focusing solely on efficacy, assuming imatinib is a first-generation drug, then ponatinib..."

Researcher Cheng straightened his chest.

Although she was just the manager of a small pharmaceutical factory, and her boss had been arrested, her tone was filled with undisguised pride.

"It's at least a third-generation drug!"

"Skip the second generation for the third generation of drugs!"

Wang Chao raised an eyebrow, surprised, and asked, "So how much are you planning to sell it for?"

Researcher Cheng thought for a moment, then said somewhat embarrassedly, "The price definitely has to be higher. There aren't many cases of leukemia, so if we want to make money, we have to set a high price; otherwise, the pharmaceutical company won't be able to develop."

"So how much is it?" Wang Chao asked suspiciously.

Researcher Cheng thought for a moment and tentatively offered a quote:

"If it succeeds, then... two thousand per bottle?"

The third-generation drug costs 2,000, but its efficacy is several times that of imatinib, which costs 24,000 per bottle.

Wang Chao paused and fell silent.

Seeing this, Researcher Cheng said awkwardly, "We still need to eat, and we also need to develop other drugs... 1,800 or 1,500 is a reasonable price." "After all, the cost isn't high, only 600 per bottle."

In later generations, the cost of a single bottle of medicine for major manufacturers was 1500, nearly three times higher than the cost of a single bottle. The only way to make a profit was to raise the price.

The problem is that average wages have increased at least fourfold.

Lin Yue looked at the "ambitious" Researcher Cheng with a sigh, and then she looked at Xu De.

"How's your opinion?"

"Have you found a breakthrough?"

The words were spoken.

Xu De snapped out of his reverie. He looked at the materials, pondered for a moment, and then asked:

"Your biological data... is all centered around cats and dogs? I see that all the biological data, and the adjustments made, are all based on cats and dogs."

Researcher Cheng nodded.

"Yes, since animal experiments are unstable, there's no need to conduct human experiments."

Humans and animals are the same.

Under normal circumstances.

Veterinary drugs can also be used by humans; it's just a matter of dosage.

Therefore, as long as the drug's effects are stabilized in animals, it basically means that it can be stabilized in humans.

If you feel there's anything wrong... there are actually many examples in later generations.

For example, when fish get sick and there's no money for treatment, these two veterinary drugs from abroad are used directly, and they are effective every time.

Or perhaps it's the combined power of the nine dragons in the gym.

only.

In this case...

"Your animal experiments are conducted on cats and dogs..."

Xu De seemed to be thinking about something, then asked again:

"What about the semi-finished product production facilities?"

Researcher Cheng pointed to the veterinary facilities outside, "Veterinary drug facilities."

"To be honest, the equipment used for veterinary and human use is pretty much the same, the only difference is that the environment and hygiene need to be more particular, so we conduct our experiments in veterinary drug factories."

Xu De nodded thoughtfully, ignoring the second half of the sentence.

"Which hospital did Gao Yu sell the medicine to?"

"Wutong City Yibai Pet Hospital," Researcher Cheng responded.

so..

"One last question."

"What was your initial motivation for researching the drug [Punatinib]?"

Xu De suddenly asked Gao Yu another question, the last one he had asked her while she was in the detention center.

Researcher Cheng replied without hesitation:

"To treat blood cancers."

"Is it just for treating blood cancers?"

Xu De raised an eyebrow. "A blood tumor, that is, leukemia."

Was the other person's first act of grief related to leukemia treatment?

One side.

Lin Yue was a little confused, but then she thought about it... and in a daze, she stared at him with wide eyes in astonishment.

"Brother Xu, what do you mean?"

Wang Chao scratched his head and hesitated.

Researcher Cheng also felt baffled.

"What I mean is..."

"The medicine was tested in a veterinary workshop, and the experiments were all conducted on cats and dogs. It was produced using veterinary facilities and sold to pet hospitals. In fact, the first use was indeed on cats..."

"If that's the case, is there any possibility?"

"Are you making medicines for human use?"

Xu De's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he slowly spoke:

"It's... veterinary medicine!"

"Gao Yu illegally produced veterinary drugs, but the patients took them without authorization!"

Is it a drug for veterinary use, not for humans?

Is there a difference?

The difference is huge!

A single word can lead to completely different judgments.

According to Article 141 of the Criminal Law, the crime of "producing, selling, or providing counterfeit drugs" is explicitly punishable by death, not a suspended death sentence! And veterinary drugs...

According to Article 147 of the Criminal Law, the crime of "producing or selling counterfeit or substandard veterinary drugs" carries a sentence of 3 to 7 years.

Unless, of course, your fake medicine constitutes "poisoning," like fake feed causing chickens and ducks to become poisoned and end up on the dinner table, resulting in the deaths of many people!

But simply counterfeit veterinary drugs...

7 years? 3 years?

No, generally speaking, at most they'll just give you a fine and a suspended sentence!

"No, our medicine—...scrape..."

Researcher Cheng spoke up instinctively.

However, Xu De suddenly spoke again:

"Researcher Cheng."

"Then I'd like to ask you, how can you prove that your medicine... is for human use?"

How to prove it?

Researcher Cheng paused, then recalled something, his face gradually turning red.

she.

It cannot be proven.

From an objective standpoint, there is no possibility that it could be used by people.

Only Li Jiahe and others went to the pet hospital and secretly used the drugs illegally. Under normal circumstances, they would be held responsible for this. It's like if you sell pesticides, and the buyer buys the pesticides but doesn't use them on crops, and instead commits suicide.

In this situation, would the court convict you of selling drugs?

Of course not.

Therefore... in theory, Li Jiahe's method of use will not change the properties of the drug itself.

"If that's the case...you can't prove this is a drug for human use."

"That's clearly veterinary medicine!"

Xu De began to speak:

"On what grounds does Tianhe Pharmaceutical claim that a veterinary drug has infringed on their patent?!"

"Furthermore, on what grounds did the court sentence someone who sells veterinary drugs to such a severe punishment?!"

It's a veterinary drug, not for human use.

Researcher Cheng, who personally participated in the drug trial and development, showed a look of shock on his face.

Is this...right?

Just as Xu De was about to say something...

In a daze.

"Beep beep beep beep~!"

Suddenly, the phone rang.

Xu De took out his phone, and the caller ID showed "Wu Xin".

Xu De paused for a moment, then subconsciously answered the phone. Before he could speak, a voice came from the other end of the line.

"Attorney Xu, damn it, Tianhe Pharmaceutical Company is acting like they've gone mad, and so is Lanhua Law Firm..."

This is..

The other side is starting to make a move!?

Xu De frowned, his expression turning serious. After understanding the whole story, he hung up the phone.

Seeing the situation, Lin Yue asked, "What's going on?"

"Tianhe Pharmaceutical Company is starting to pressure patients to report Gao Yu..."

Xu De succinctly revealed the other party's purpose.

This...so fast!?

They hadn't even been in Wutong City for 24 hours when the other side made a move!?

Lin Yue and Wang Chao looked slightly taken aback.

"We can't wait any longer!"

Xu De made a decisive decision: "We must make them stop. If this continues, the hospital patients will definitely be unable to withstand the pressure and will be forced to participate in the testimony!"

Researcher Cheng understood, and, a little anxious, asked:

"What should we do then?"

"Tianhe Pharmaceutical has established itself in Qingwu Province. No one can stop them from doing whatever they want."

"Even if you report it, they won't take it into account; they'll just continue doing what they were doing..."

Tianhe Pharmaceutical is like a local tyrant; nobody can control the other party.

They can do whatever they want!

As long as the scope remains limited to Qingwu Province, the other side is invincible!

"It's simple, an enemy from outer space!"

"Qingwu Province doesn't have enough resources to develop Tianhe, but... Novartis does!"

"Ha, an international pharmaceutical company... or a pharmaceutical factory that collaborates with a domestic state-owned enterprise, spent 10 billion US dollars on researching a drug, and within a year, they've been completely exposed."

A strange glint flashed in Xu De's eyes as he spoke:

"I refuse to believe they can swallow this insult!"

Report it! It must be reported severely!

As for how to report and who should report, in order to attract more hatred...

Xu De paused, and he and Lin Yue subconsciously looked at Wang Chao beside them.

Wang Chao was taken aback.

"Why are you all looking at me like that?!"

Xu De smiled and said, "Chaozi, I'm giving you a task. I think you can definitely handle it."

at the same time.

The Eastern Kingdom, Yanjing.

Yanjing, the power center and political hub of the Eastern Kingdom, is a city so powerful that a single brick could hit three officials at the division level.

No one could have imagined that Yanjing would develop into a place where "all nations come to pay tribute" in later generations; even the leaders probably didn't realize it. Of course.

Although Yanjing is not as prosperous as it is in later generations, it is still at the pinnacle of the world.

This place is bustling and lively, yet also solemn and dignified, where the highest echelons of the entire Eastern Kingdom gather.

Apart from that.

It has also attracted a number of foreign companies.

Novartis is one of them.

As an international pharmaceutical company, the other party cannot afford to abandon even one patient; their healthcare system is comprehensive, representing a massive market of over a billion people willing to pay for treatment. Therefore...

In 1987, Novartis built a factory in Yanjing and established its Dongguo branch.

Novartis, East China Region.

Ministry of Justice.

Yang Li is the assistant to a senior executive in the legal department.

Her daily tasks consist of screening emails and deciding whether to reply to them or submit them.

It's a very boring job.

But today...

It was 2:30 PM.

Yang Li was dressed in a suit, sipping coffee and idly staring at her computer screen when, in a daze...

"Ding~"

A message suddenly appeared in the company's email.

Yang Li subconsciously clicked to check, but the other party's personal information was completely blank. She was about to swipe away when she suddenly caught a glimpse of...

"Drug manufacturing...excipient ratio...crystals..."

Looking at the contents of the email.

Yang Li was stunned for a moment, then completely taken aback.

What is this?

This is clearly a complete analysis of the manufacturing process of the company's core drug "Imatinib," also known as Gleevec, which has only been on the market for a short time!

You know, this thing is something the company claims to have invested a billion dollars in research and development, and after a year on the market, they haven't even recouped their investment yet! How come... someone has directly analyzed the principle behind the drug!?

"It was even sent to the company!?"

Yang Li was shocked; she had no idea what the other person was doing.

So, after a slight hesitation, she replied to the message that would normally take four days to respond to, in a short period of time.

Her reply was very brief.

Yang Li: Gleevec is currently protected by a patent, and you have already...

Unexpectedly.

That message was just sent.

next second.

Another email message arrived.

[Drug structure, excipient ratio, and efficacy are determined.]

This is..

Modifying drug data to create generic versions?

No, that's not right. This is... this is preparation for mass production!

Yang Li was in a daze during her brainstorming session, and stood there for a short time.

But it's clear that the other party is still sending messages.

I am in Qingwu Province.

【Come.】

Yang Li: ?

So arrogant!?

Yang Li was shocked. She had been an assistant's assistant for many years, and this was the first time she had ever seen someone who would release all the drug data and even dare to reveal their address.

next second.

Yang Li stood up and hurriedly ran to the leader's office.

"Assistant Zhang, Assistant Zhang... Where are the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel now?"

"The company has encountered a madman!!!"

P.S.: The computer problem has been found; it was probably caused by the RAM. It'll be fixed today, and I'll resume extra updates tomorrow.

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