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China Introduces Trial Measures for Science and Technology Ethics Review
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The National Health Commission, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, and eight other bureaus have jointly issued the “Measures for the Review of Science and Technology Ethics (Trial)”, which came into effect on December 1, 2023. These measures are designed to ensure that scientific and technological activities are…
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Roche’s Ocrevus Demonstrates Long-Term Efficacy in Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
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Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche (SWX: ROG) has presented compelling long-term efficacy data for its selective immunosuppressant Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). The 10-year results from a Phase III extension study provide significant insights into the drug’s sustained impact on patients with relapsing and primary progressive forms…
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China Releases First Supplement to 2020 Pharmacopoeia with 47 New Drug Varieties
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The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and the National Health Commission have announced the release of the first supplement to the Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China (2020 Edition), which will come into effect on March 12, 2024. This update marks a significant expansion and refinement of the country’s…
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Sichuan Huiyu Pharmaceutical’s HYP2090PTSA Gains NMPA Approval for KRAS G12C Solid Tumors
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Sichuan Huiyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (SHA: 688553), a China-based pharmaceutical company, has announced that it has received clinical trial approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its investigational drug HYP2090PTSA. This small molecule KRAS G12C/PI3K inhibitor is intended for the treatment of advanced solid tumors with KRAS G12C…
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Livzon Pharmaceutical Secures Licensing Agreement for LanssonPharm’s PDE4 Inhibitor in China
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China-based Livzon Pharmaceutical Group Inc., (HKG: 1513, SHE: 000513) has announced a significant licensing agreement with fellow Chinese firm LanssonPharm. The agreement grants Livzon exclusive rights to Lansson’s phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor, LS21031, in Greater China, marking a strategic move to expand Livzon’s portfolio in the mental health space. Terms…
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AbbVie’s Rinvoq Demonstrates Sustained Efficacy in Late-Stage Atopic Dermatitis Study
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AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) has announced late-stage results for its JAK inhibitor Rinvoq (upadacitinib) in the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, a skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. The data, released this week, highlights the drug’s performance over an extended period of two years. Sustained Efficacy in Atopic DermatitisThe primary…
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China’s Healthcare Landscape: Key Insights from the 2022 Statistical Communique
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The National Health Commission (NHC) has released “China’s Healthcare Statistical Communique 2022,” providing a comprehensive overview of the country’s healthcare sector. The annual report reveals a growth in medical and health institutions, an increase in national health expenditure, and detailed insights into the distribution of healthcare costs. Expansion of Medical…
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Lee’s Pharmaceutical’s Subsidiary Announces Positive Results for Myopia Treatment NVK002
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China-based Lee’s Pharmaceutical Holdings Ltd (HKG: 0950), through its subsidiary Zhaoke Ophthalmology Ltd (HKG: 6622), has announced positive topline results from the Phase III mini CHAMP study for NVK002, an atropine external use eye solution developed to address myopia progression. Study Design and ParticipantsThe Phase III mini CHAMP study was…
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