[The new version of the National Essential Drugs List comes into effect today, adding a variety of new drugs for key diseases] September 1st, the "National Essential Drugs List (2026 Edition)" comes into effect today (September 1). The total number of drugs in the new version of the catalog has increased to 794, with 116 new drug varieties. The new version of the catalog focuses on key diseases with higher incidence rates, expands drug categories, and improves patient suitability for medication. Among them: 5 new diabetes drugs and 4 hypertension drugs have been added, giving patients more choices in treatment. Seven new drugs for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and eight drugs for digestive tract diseases were added. At the same time, 4 new domestic Class I new drugs have been introduced, giving people more choices for medication.