The Research Center for National Drug Policy and Ecosystem (NDPE) is a non-profit, entity-based academic research institution for pharmaceutical policy and industry economics research, academic exchanges and cooperation, jointly initiated and established by the China Pharmaceutical University (CPU), the China Pharmaceutical Association (CPA), and the China Pharmaceutical Innovation and Research Development Association. Professor Sang Guowei, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Chairman of the CPA Council, and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the 11th National People's Congress, takes the role of the Center's Director. Professor Lai Maode, former President of the CPU is the Standing Deputy Director. Doctor Song Ruilin (Head of CPA) and Professor Shao Rong act as the Executive Deputy Directors.