Jiangsu Hengrui and Chongqing Genrix Launch Anti-IL-17 Therapies for Psoriasis in China

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co., Ltd (SHA: 600276) and Chongqing Genrix Bio Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, two leading Chinese pharmaceutical companies, have embarked on the commercialization journey of their innovative anti-IL-17 antibodies, vunakizumab and xeligekimab, respectively. These domestically developed treatments received marketing approval late last month, marking a significant milestone in addressing moderate to severe plaque psoriasis within China’s healthcare landscape. Xeligekimab was first prescribed on August 29 at the prestigious Peking University People’s Hospital, with vunakizumab following suit at Huashan Hospital the next day, signifying the commencement of their availability to patients in need. – Flcube.com

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