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Bayer AG (ETR: BAYN) has announced the submission of a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for its Nubeqa (darolutamide) to the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China. The German pharmaceutical giant is seeking approval for its androgen receptor inhibitor (ARi) combined with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for the treatment…
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US-based oncology-focused biotech Avenzo Therapeutics, Inc. has signed a licensing agreement with Duality Biologics, an antibody conjugate drug (ADC) developer operating out of the United States and China, for AVZO-1418/DB-1418, a potential best-in-class EGFR/HER3 bispecific ADC. Drug Profile and DevelopmentAVZO-1418/DB-1418 is an EGFR/HER3 dual-targeting ADC based on a topoisomerase-1 inhibitor.…
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China’s generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven biotech, Insilico Medicine, has announced positive preliminary results from two concluded Phase I studies for its candidate drug ISM5411 in Australia and China. The drug is being developed to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Study Details and ResultsISM5411 is an intestinal restriction oral PHD inhibitor.…
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China-based Yiling Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (SHE: 002603) has announced the withdrawal of its clinical filing for the Category 1 chemical drug G201-Na in assisted reproduction from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). The decision was made citing drug approval policies and program progress. Drug Profile and MechanismG201-Na is a small…
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China-based Dizal Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (SHA: 688192) has announced that its New Drug Application (NDA) for sunvozertinib has been accepted for review by the US FDA with priority review status. The EGFR inhibitor is targeting approval to treat locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with epidermal…
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China-based CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd (HKG: 1093) has announced that it has received separate clinical trial approvals from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its antibody drug conjugate (ADC) SYS6045 and small molecule inhibitor SYH2059. These approvals mark significant milestones in the development of both drug candidates. SYS6045: Antibody…
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Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd (HKG: 6990) has announced that another indication approval filing for its anti-HER2 antibody drug conjugate (ADC), trastuzumab botidotin (A166), has been accepted for review by the Center for Drug Evaluation of the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). The Chinese company is seeking approval for the…
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China-based Jiangsu Hansoh Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (HKG: 3692) and its UK partner GSK plc (LON: GSK, NYSE: GSK) have announced that they have received another breakthrough therapy designation (BTD) from the US FDA for their B7-H3-targeted antibody drug conjugate (ADC), HS-20093 (GSK5764227). The indication this time is for the drug’s…
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US biotech company Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) has received conditional approval from the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for its drug Imdylltra (tarlatamab). The approval is for use in adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) who have experienced disease progression after at least two prior…
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Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co., Ltd (HKG: 1877, SHA: 688180) has announced that its PD-1 inhibitor, Loqtorzi (toripalimab), has received regular approval in China for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma that has previously failed systemic therapy. This marks a significant milestone in the drug’s regulatory journey. Background and Approval…
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China-based Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Limited’s (HKG: 2096) subsidiary, Simcere Zaiming, has announced that it has received clinical trial approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its antibody drug conjugate (ADC) SIM0505, which targets CDH6 in advanced solid tumors. Last month, the drug also received clearance for clinical trials…
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The Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has indicated that Huahui Health’s HH-003 is on track to obtain priority review status as a “drug eligible for conditional approval.” This designation is specifically for the treatment of chronic hepatitis D virus (HDV) infection. Drug Mechanism…
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China-based Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) WuXi Biologics (HKG: 2269) has announced a research service cooperation agreement with US-headquartered Candid Therapeutics, Inc. This strategic partnership aims to accelerate the development of innovative T-cell engagers for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Terms of the AgreementUnder the terms of the agreement,…
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Xiamen-based Amoytop Biotech Co. Ltd (SHA: 688278) has announced that it has received clinical trial approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its pegfilgrastim (Y shape) to reduce the incidence of preeclampsia. This marks a significant milestone in the development of innovative therapies for pregnancy-related complications. Product Overview…
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Japan-based Solasia Pharma K. K (TYO: 4597) has announced a licensing agreement with Changchun GeneScience Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, granting the Chinese company exclusive commercialization rights to its oncology product episil oral liquid (sodium valproate) in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. The agreement is effective as of the beginning…
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UK-based pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK; NYSE: GSK) has announced that it has received another indication approval in China for its anti-interleukin-15 (IL-15) biologic, Nucala (mepolizumab). The drug is now approved as an add-on therapy with intranasal corticosteroids for the treatment of adult patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP)…
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China’s Beijing Aosaikang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (SHE: 002755) has revealed that a market filing for its generic version of Japan-based Takeda’s (TYO: 4502) Livtencity (maribavir) has been accepted for review by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). This marks a significant step in the potential introduction of a more accessible…
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Sino-US firm MicuRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. (SHA: 688373) has announced that it has received approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) to conduct a clinical study for its drug MRX-5. The study will focus on infections caused by non-tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) that are sensitive to this product. MRX-5: A Promising…
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China-based Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (SHA: 600521) has announced that it has received clearance from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its investigational drugs HB0028 and HB002.1T. The drugs are set to enter clinical studies, either in combination with or without standard chemotherapy, for the treatment of advanced…
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China-based Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. (SHA: 600276) has announced that it has received clinical trial approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its investigational drug HRS-6768. This approval allows the company to proceed with testing the drug in patients with advanced solid tumors. Innovative Radiation Therapy for…