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Ocumen Therapeutics’ OT-301 Phase III Denali Study Surpasses 140 Patient Enrollment in China
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Chinese ophthalmology specialist Ocumen Therapeutics (HKG: 1477) has announced the enrollment of more than 140 patients in the second Phase III Denali study for its OT-301 (NCX470) in China. This follows the commencement of the first Phase III MontBlanc study for the drug in the United States in June 2020,…
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Shanghai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Secures Multiple Partnerships at CIIE
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At the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), China-based Shanghai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (SPH, SHA: 601607, HKG: 2607) announced a series of partnerships with prominent pharmaceutical companies, spanning domestic and international entities. Expanding Collaborations in Pharmaceutical InnovationFrance’s Sanofi (NASDAQ: SNY) has agreed to deepen its existing partnership with SPH, initially…
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Ocumension Therapeutics’ OT-502 Receives NMPA Acceptance for Post-Cataract Inflammation Treatment
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Ocumension Therapeutics (HKG: 1477) announced on September 23, 2024, that the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China has accepted its New Drug Application (NDA) for OT-502 (DEXYCU, dexamethasone implant). This ophthalmic new drug is designed to treat postoperative inflammation and is indicated for suppressing inflammation and related complications in…
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Ocumension Therapeutics’ Zerviate Receives Marketing Approval in China for Allergic Conjunctivitis Treatment
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Ocumension Therapeutics (HKG: 1477), a leading ophthalmology specialist in China, has announced that its histamine H1 receptor-targeted drug Zerviate (OT-1001) has been granted marketing approval in China with priority review status. The drug is indicated for the treatment of itching symptoms associated with allergic conjunctivitis. Zerviate, originally developed by the…
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Ocumension Therapeutics to Repurchase Shares, Demonstrating Confidence and Commitment to Investor Rights
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Ocumension Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company based in China and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKG: 1477), has declared its intent to proceed with a share repurchase program, targeting 10% of the total issued shares, excluding treasury shares. This initiative, which is not to exceed HKD 200 million, is…
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Ocumension Therapeutics Partners with Alcon Laboratories, Secures Rights to Ophthalmic Products in China
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Ocumension Therapeutics (HKG: 1477), a biopharmaceutical company based in China, has entered into a strategic partnership with Alcon Laboratories Inc., a global leader in eye care and a subsidiary of Novartis. Under the terms of the agreement, Alcon will provide Ocumension with research and development, manufacturing, and commercialization rights for…
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Ocumension Therapeutics and Shandong Boan Biotechnology File for Market Approval of Biosimilar Aflibercept in China
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Ocumension Therapeutics (HKG: 1477) and Shandong Boan Biotechnology Co., Ltd (HKG: 6955) have jointly announced the submission of a market approval filing to the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for their co-developed biosimilar version of Bayer’s Eylea (aflibercept). This biosimilar has the potential to be the latest entry in the…
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Ocumension Therapeutics Sells $56.66 Million Stake in EyePoint Pharmaceuticals
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Ocumension Therapeutics (HKG: 1477), a specialist in the ophthalmology sector in China, has announced plans to sell 2,910,501 shares of EyePoint Pharmaceuticals Inc., (NASDAQ: EYPT), representing a 5.96% stake in the US company. The transaction is expected to generate proceeds of USD 56.66 million (HKD 443 million). EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, established…
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Ocumension Therapeutics’ OT-101-S Myopia Treatment Accepted for CDE Review
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Chinese ophthalmology specialist Ocumension Therapeutics (HKG: 1477) has announced that the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) has accepted the Phase III clinical filing for its in-house developed OT-101-S, a treatment aimed at delaying or arresting child myopia. This development marks a significant step forward in the advancement of this novel…
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Ocumension Therapeutics’ Zerviate Receives NMPA Priority Review for Ophthalmology Treatment
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Ocumension Therapeutics (HKG: 1477), a leading Chinese ophthalmology specialist, has announced that its histamine H1 receptor-targeted drug, Zerviate (OT-1001), has been granted priority review status by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). Zerviate’s Origins and Market PresenceZerviate, originally developed by France-based pharmaceutical firm Nicox SA, is an innovative formulation of…
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Ocumension Therapeutics’ Zerviate NDA Accepted for Review by China’s NMPA
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Ocumension Therapeutics (HKG: 1477), a leading Chinese ophthalmology specialist, has announced that the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has accepted for review the New Drug Application (NDA) for Zerviate (OT-1001), a histamine H1 receptor-targeted therapy. This development marks a significant step forward for the company in bringing this innovative treatment…
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Luye Pharma’s Biosimilar BA9101 Completes Phase III Study Enrollment with Ocumension
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China-based Luye Pharma Group’s (HKG: 2186) controlling subsidiary, Shandong Boan Biotechnology Co., Ltd, has completed the enrollment of all subjects in a Phase III safety and efficacy comparison study for its in-house developed ophthalmology product BA9101, a biosimilar version of Bayer’s Eylea (aflibercept). The study is being jointly conducted by…
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OcuMension Therapeutics Initiates Phase II Study for Dry Eye Treatment OT-202
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Chinese ophthalmology specialist OcuMension Therapeutics (HKG: 1477) has announced the initiation of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase II clinical study. The study is designed to assess the safety and efficacy of its Category 1 drug OT-202, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) intended for the treatment of dry eyes. This marks…
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OcuMension’s Phase I Study for Dry Eye Treatment OT-202 Concludes
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Chinese ophthalmology specialist OcuMension Therapeutics (HKG: 1477) has announced the conclusion of a Phase I clinical study for its OT-202, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) being developed to treat dry eye. This marks a significant step in the development of innovative treatments for this common condition. Study Design and ResultsThe…
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Ocumension Completes Enrollment for Global Phase III Study of Myopia Treatment OT-101
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Chinese ophthalmology specialist Ocumension Therapeutics (HKG: 1477) has announced the completion of enrollment for a global Phase III study of its pipeline candidate OT-101. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center trial aims to assess the efficacy and safety of OT-101 in treating myopia in children. The study has enrolled 170 subjects,…
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Ocumension Initiates Second Phase III Denali Study for OT-301 in US
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China-based Ocumension Therapeutics (HKG: 1477) announced the initiation of a second Phase III Denali study for its OT-301 (NCX 470) in the US, with the first patient enrolled on November 9. This marks a significant milestone in the clinical development of the drug, which is designed to lower intraocular pressure…
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Ocumension Therapeutics’ OT-401 Approved for Chronic Non-Infectious Uveitis in China
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China-based Ocumension Therapeutics (HKG: 1477) has received approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its drug OT-401 (fluocinolone intravitreal implant) for treating chronic non-infectious uveitis. This marks a significant milestone as the first new drug approved in China based on real-world data (RWD), accelerating its commercialization by approximately…
