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RareStone Group’s Pitolisant Secures NMPA Approval to Treat Narcolepsy in Children and Adolescents
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RareStone Group, a China-based company specializing in rare diseases (formerly known as Citrine Medicine), has secured marketing approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for pitolisant, its in-licensed drug candidate. The histamine 3 (H3) receptor antagonist/inverse agonist is now approved for treating excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) or cataplexy in…
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NMPA Approves Pitolisant for Narcolepsy-Related Excessive Daytime Drowsiness and Cataplexy
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The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved pitolisant as a treatment for excessive daytime drowsiness (EDS) or cataplexy in adults with narcolepsy. This marks a significant advancement in the therapeutic options available for narcolepsy patients in China. Pitolisant’s Mechanism of Action and International DesignationsPitolisant is a selective histamine 3…
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RareStone Group’s Pitolisant Earns Priority Review Status for Narcolepsy Treatment in China
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The Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) website in China has indicated that RareStone Group, a China-based rare disease specialist formerly known as Citrine Medicine, has secured priority review status for its in-licensed drug candidate, pitolisant. This status is awarded for the drug’s potential as a treatment for excessive daytime drowsiness…
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World Orphan Drug Alliance Expands to China with RareStone Group Partnership
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The World Orphan Drug Alliance (WODA) has announced its expansion to China for the first time, welcoming the addition of RareStone Group as a new member. RareStone Group is a China-based biopharma and patient platform focused on rare diseases. WODA is a global alliance of commercial distributors dedicated to providing…
