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Pancreatic Cancer Drug Phase III Study Succeeds

On April 13, Revolution Medicines announced that the Phase III RASolute 302 study of Daraxonrasib (RMC-6236) for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) achieved positive results in an interim analysis. Daraxonrasib is an investigational oral RAS(ON) multi-selective non-covalent inhibitor independently developed by Revolution Medicines, designed to inhibit the interaction between wild-type and mutant RAS(ON) proteins and their downstream effectors, suppressing RAS signaling, thereby treating cancers driven by various common RAS mutations, including PDAC, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and colorectal cancer (CRC). The drug has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation and Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA for the treatment of previously treated metastatic PDAC patients with G12 mutations. Additionally, Daraxonrasib has been included in the FDA Commissioner’s National Priority Review Voucher Pilot Program, expected to accelerate its market approval. Revolution Medicines has invested tremendous effort in this drug, raising $2 billion in June 2025 solely to advance its global development and commercialization ...
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- April 14, 2026
CATL, Zhiyuan, and Galaxy General Join Forces in Bet! Blue Dot Touch Announces Completion of Over 100 Million Yuan C+ Round Financing

Blue Dot Touch, a leading domestic six-dimensional force sensor company, announced on April 13 that it has completed a C+ round financing of over 100 million yuan. This round of financing was jointly invested by industry and well-known institutions including Puquan Capital under CATL, Zhiyuan Robot, Galaxy General, Opt, and Galaxy Source Convergence. So far, Blue Dot Touch has completed multiple rounds of hundred-million-yuan financing, and its shareholder lineup also includes top-tier capital such as Sequoia China, GF Xinde, Fosun Creation, and Zhuhai Technology Industry Group. It is expected to become the first stock in the robotic force sensor field. Liu Wuyue, founder and CEO of Blue Dot Touch, stated in an interview with Shanghai Securities News that this round of financing will help the company focus on the research and development of next-generation high-precision, high-integration force control sensors, better meeting the urgent needs of humanoid robot mass production; simultaneously ...
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- April 14, 2026
PHARMCHINA

Organiser：Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions Time：May 13 – May 15, 2026 Address：No. 333 Songze Avenue, Xujing Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai Exhibition hall：National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) Product range: Pharmaceuticals: Chemical drugs, traditional Chinese patent medicines, ethnic medicines, OTC drugs, biological products Pharmaceutical R&D Supply Chain: R&D services, CRO (Contract Research Organization), CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization), CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization), MAH (Marketing Authorization Holder) cooperation, registration consulting Chinese Herbal Medicines/Chinese Medicine Decoction Pieces: Bulk decoction pieces, traditional decoction pieces, finely packaged decoction pieces, small-package decoction pieces, directly-oral solid decoction pieces, broken-wall decoction pieces, medicinal and edible Chinese herbal medicines and herbal teas, traditional Chinese medicine formula granules, new types of Chinese medicine decoction pieces, production equipment for Chinese herbal medicines and decoction pieces, packaging for Chinese medicine decoction pieces, etc. Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation: Moxibustion and moxa products, traditional Chinese medicine health preservation centers, foot bath and foot ...
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- April 14, 2026
Dongyangguang Pharmaceutical’s Class 2 new drug, with a market capitalization exceeding 1 billion yuan, is coming soon.

Recently, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) accepted the marketing authorization application (NDA) for Dongyangguang Pharmaceutical’s independently developed improved new drug, vonoprazan fumarate sodium chloride injection (hereinafter referred to as “vonoprazan injection”), for the treatment of peptic ulcer bleeding. Gastrointestinal ulcer bleeding is a common complication of peptic ulcer disease, with a mortality rate of 4% to 10%, posing a significant risk. Effectively inhibiting gastric acid secretion is a key strategy for treating peptic ulcer bleeding and alleviating symptoms. Currently, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the first-line drugs for acid suppression therapy in clinical practice in my country. However, in recent years, potassium-competitive acid blockers (P-CABs) have quietly emerged, providing a powerful “new weapon” for the treatment of acid-related diseases and Helicobacter pylori infection. Compared with PPIs, P-CABs have advantages in pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Vonoprazan is a novel potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB) that reversibly binds to the K+ binding site ...
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- April 13, 2026
A powerful alliance! High-end endoscopic ultrasound system approved for market launch

According to recent foreign media reports, Olympus and Canon Medical have jointly announced the official launch of the Aplio i800 EUS high-end endoscopic ultrasound system in the US market.In 2024, Olympus and Canon Medical announced a partnership on endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) technology. This collaboration, centered on the Aplio i800, aims to provide the market with advanced endoscopic ultrasound equipment to facilitate high-quality image diagnosis. The Aplio i800 EUS is manufactured by Canon and exclusively distributed by Olympus. The addition of this system further enriches Olympus’ comprehensive portfolio of endoscopes and endoscopic therapeutic instruments. This system supports high-quality imaging in a wide range of endoscopic ultrasound procedures and provides reliable data for clinical evaluation. Canon’s ultrasound platform features imaging technology that helps diagnose lesions in the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, including liver and pancreatic diseases that are difficult to diagnose due to their complex anatomical location. The Aplio i800’s flexible design ...
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BeiGene’s DLL3/CD3 dual antibody approved for marketing in China

Recently, BeiGene officially announced that its DLL3/CD3 bispecific antibody talatumab, developed in collaboration with Amgen, has been approved for marketing in China for the treatment of adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) who have failed at least two lines of prior therapy (including platinum-based chemotherapy). Talatumab is a bispecific TCE antibody that targets DLL3 and CD3. It employs a novel cell adaptor structure design that can bind to DLL3 expressed on the surface of cells (including tumor cells) and CD3 expressed on the surface of T cells, causing T cell activation, release of inflammatory cytokines, and lysis of DLL3-expressing cells. SCLC is a highly aggressive and destructive malignant tumor, accounting for approximately 15% of all lung cancer cases worldwide . About 70% of SCLC patients are further diagnosed with ES-SCLC . In China, there are approximately 160,000 new cases of SCLC annually . This disease is characterized ...
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The world’s first Roche blockbuster new drug to be submitted for marketing approval for a new indication.

Lupus nephritis is one of the most common and serious complications of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Approximately 40%-60% of SLE patients will experience kidney involvement. If poorly controlled, about 20% of patients will progress to end-stage renal disease within 10 years, requiring dialysis or kidney transplantation, which seriously affects the patient’s quality of life and survival. On April 10, 2026, according to the latest information on the website of the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of China , Roche Pharma ‘s application for a new indication for its oxotuzumab injection, submitted under category 3.1 of therapeutic biological products, has been accepted. Based on publicly available information and clinical trial progress, it is speculated that the new indication applied for is active lupus nephritis (LN) . This means that this anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, the world’s first to be approved for this indication, has officially begun the approval process for marketing in ...
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First! Generic Smegglutide Receives Provisional Approval from FDA

On April 10, Apotex announced that its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for a generic version of Ozempic ( semaglutide injection ) received the first tentative approval from the U.S. FDA . Apotex’s semaglutide injection was developed through a strategic partnership with Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies . Dr. MS Mohan, Managing Director of Orbicular, stated, ” Achieving technical equivalence for complex peptide products requires deep scientific rigor, advanced analytical precision, and highly standardized development methodologies. We are proud to support Apotex in advancing this important project. Their regulatory leadership, combined with Orbicular’s development and execution excellence, were key elements in securing FDA provisional approval. “ Barry Fishman, Chief Corporate Development Officer at Apotex, stated, “ This is powerful proof of what a true partnership can achieve. As a health advocate, this milestone demonstrates Apotex’s leadership in leveraging complementary strengths, sharing a mission, and relentlessly pursuing excellence. ” Once final approval is ...
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Fosun Pharma’s blockbuster drug receives approval for two new indications, marking the first time a domestically developed drug has been approved for marketing

On April 9, 2026, Fosun Pharma subsidiary Henlius announced that its supplemental applications for two new indications for rituximab ( Hanlikang® ) , developed and manufactured in-house, were approved by the NMPA (National Medical Products Administration). As the first biosimilar in China, rituximab now fully covers all indications approved for the original rituximab in China , including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma , chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and rheumatoid arthritis, which was not approved in China for the original drug. This makes it the rituximab with the most approved indications in China*. Public information shows that rituximab injection is a monoclonal antibody that targets CD20 . It binds to CD20 molecules expressed on the surface of B lymphocytes and kills tumor B cells through antibody-dependent cytotoxicity (ADCC) and complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC). It is used to treat non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and other non-tumor diseases.It is understood that rituximab was originally developed by Roche’s ...
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【EXPERT Q&A】Is it necessary to conduct environmental test-related inspections during the CE registration of active medical devices?

Drugdu.com expert’s response: Active medical devices typically require environmental test-related inspections during CE registration, which is a necessary step to meet the General Safety and Performance Requirements (GSPR) under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR 2017/745) or the older Directive (MDD 93/42/EEC). Below is a detailed analysis of this requirement: I. Regulatory Basis and Core Requirements Regulatory Requirements According to EU medical device regulations, technical documentation must include “evidence of the device’s suitability under normal and extreme environmental conditions.” Environmental testing is a crucial means to demonstrate this, ensuring that the product remains compliant with safety and performance requirements under varying climatic and mechanical stress conditions. Risk Control Electronic components, batteries, sensors, and other parts of active devices (such as monitors and ventilators) are susceptible to factors like temperature, humidity, and vibration. Environmental testing can expose potential defects (e.g., circuit failures, material degradation) in advance, reducing clinical risks. II. Specific ...
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