China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Filed 2012 Annual Report on Form 20-F

SHENZHEN, China, April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/- China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. (NYSE: NPD) ("Nepstar" or the "Company"), the largest retail drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, today announced the Company filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2012 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 26, 2013. 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, 2012, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request.

About China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd.

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd.(NYSE: NPD) isChina's largest retail drugstore chain based on the number of directly operated stores. As ofDecember 31, 2012, the Company had 2,132 stores across 73 cities, one headquarter distribution center and 16 regional distribution centers inChina. 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 continuing economic growth inChinaand to take advantage of the demographic trend inChinato achieve a strong brand and leading market position. For further information, please go to http://www.nepstar.cn.

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