China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Filed 2009 Annual Report on Form 20-F

SHENZHEN, China, April 30 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. (NYSE: NPD) ("China Nepstar" or the "Company"), the largest drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, today announced that the Company filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2009 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2010. The annual report can be accessed on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.nepstar.cn . The Company will provide a hard copy of the annual report containing its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request.

About China Nepstar Chain Drugstore

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. (NYSE: NPD) is China's largest retail drugstore chain based on the number of directly operated stores. As of December 31, 2009, the Company had 2,479 stores across 71 cities, one headquarter distribution center and 12 regional distribution centers in China. Nepstar uses directly operated stores, centralized procurement and a network of distribution centers to provide its customers with high-quality, professional and convenient pharmacy services and a wide variety of other merchandise, including OTC drugs, nutritional supplements, herbal products, personal care products, family care products, and convenience products including consumables. Nepstar's strategy of centralized procurement, competitive pricing, customer loyalty programs and private label offerings has enabled it to capitalize on the robust economic growth in China and to take advantage of the demographic trend in China to achieve a strong brand and leading market position. For further information, please go to http://www.nepstar.cn .

    For more information, please contact:

    In China:
     Lucia Qian
     China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd.
     Vice President, IR
     Phone: +86-755-2641-4065
     Email: [email protected]

    In the United States:
     Dixon Chen
     Grayling
     Investor Relations
     Tel:   +1-646-284-9403
     Email: [email protected]

     Ivette Almeida
     Grayling
     Media Relations
     Tel:   +1-646-284-9455
     Email: [email protected]

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