On November 18th, VelaVigo Cayman Limited announced a global strategic partnership agreement with Avenzo Therapeutics, Inc. (Avenzo). According to the agreement, Orange Sail Pharmaceuticals will grant Avenzo the development, production, and commercialization of Nectin4/TROP2 bispecific antibody conjugates worldwide (excluding Greater China), while retaining relevant rights in Greater China. Both parties will jointly promote the development and clinical application of the project on a global scale. The project plans to submit an IND to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China by 2025. According to the terms of the agreement, Orange Sail Pharmaceuticals will receive a down payment of up to $50 million and recent milestone payments. After achieving key milestones in development, regulatory approval, and sales, the company is expected to receive up to $750 million in follow-up milestone payments and tiered royalty payments based on sales in the Avenzo region. ...
Jingtai Technology, which has the halo of being the “first AI pharmaceutical stock” in China, has attracted considerable attention in the secondary market. In the past few months, it has always sparked discussions within the industry due to occasional breakthroughs. According to Wind, on November 19th, Jingtai Technology’s lowest intraday price was HKD 3.51 per share, hitting a new low since its listing. The closing price for the day was HKD 4.00 per share, a drop of 12.66%. Compared to its issue price of HKD 5.28 per share, it has dropped 24.24%. In fact, since September this year, the stock price of Jingtai Technology has shown an overall fluctuating downward trend. According to the official website of Jingtai Technology, it is an innovative research and development platform company driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and robots. Based on technologies and capabilities such as quantum physics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and large-scale ...
According to the Medicine Intelligence Data Investment Pattern Database, Yangqi Medical Chip, committed to becoming a pioneer in precision nuclear medicine, recently announced the completion of tens of millions of yuan in PreA round financing. This round of financing is led by Anfeng Venture Capital, and the raised funds will mainly be used for market promotion of approved products, approval of new product research and development, and expansion of the pet radiotherapy market. Yangqi Medical Core was established in 2021, and its core founding team is composed of clinical experts in nuclear medicine, nuclear physics and artificial intelligence, tumor radiotherapy, and radiation physics from Stanford, Alibaba, and other domestic and foreign institutions. The company is headquartered in Shenzhen and has research and development centers in Hangzhou and Shanghai. It is reported that Yangqi Medical Core is deeply involved in the fields of nuclear medicine and tumor radiation therapy. In response ...
Recently, the Equipment Review Center of the National Medical Products Administration released the results of the priority approval application for medical devices (No. 14 of 2024), and Shanghai Qigong Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Qigong Medical)’s product – endovascular stent – passed the priority approval green channel. It is worth mentioning that this product is urgently needed in clinical practice and there are no registered medical devices of the same variety in China. Qigong Medical focuses on innovative vascular intervention products Against the backdrop of an aging population, the incidence of cardiovascular diseases in China continues to rise, with high mortality rates, difficult treatment, and high risks associated with aortic disease. At present, the clinical treatment options for aortic diseases in China mainly include surgical open treatment and endovascular intervention treatment. Endovascular intervention therapy is a rapidly developing clinical treatment technique in recent years, which combines a ...
On November 14, the Shanxi Provincial Drug and Equipment Centralized Bidding and Procurement Center issued the “Notice on the Adjustment and Disposal of the Price of the Centralized Procurement of Amoxicillin and Other Drugs in the Guangdong Alliance” (hereinafter referred to as the “Notice”). It is worth noting that there are still 11 manufacturers and 20 specifications that refuse to reduce prices for rectification, including well-known pharmaceutical companies, including AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Eli Lilly and other foreign pharmaceutical companies, and their products include well-known brand drugs such as Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate tablets), Iressa (gefitinib tablets), and Alimta (pemetrexed disodium for injection). The “Notice” emphasizes that the relevant drugs that refuse to accept the price rectification requirements will be disqualified from being selected and the selected price will be disqualified, and will be transferred to the alternative catalog. The platform will increase price risk warnings, and the task volume of the centralized ...
After four months of deliberation, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has “changed its mind” on Lencanermab. On November 14, the EMA Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) announced that after re-examining Lencanermab, it recommended approval of Lencanermab for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease, suitable for apolipoprotein E ε4 (ApoE ε4) heterozygotes or non-carriers. According to regulations, the European Commission is expected to make a final ruling on the marketing authorization application for Lencanermab within the next 67 days. Of course, the European Commission is not in a good position to raise objections, so it is equivalent to approval. Although we had expected this result four months ago, it can be imagined that there were a lot of discussions in the middle. Foreign media commented that “EMA’s attitude towards Lencanermab has reversed 180 degrees.” This time, after Eisai/Biogen submitted the subgroup ...
On November 15, the official website of the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the China National Medical Products Administration announced that AstraZeneca’s Class 1 new drug AZD0486 was approved for two clinical trials with implicit approval, which are intended to be used for the treatment of previously untreated follicular lymphoma in adults; and relapsed and refractory follicular lymphoma in adults who have received at least 2 lines of systemic treatment or more. Public information shows that AZD0486 is a CD19/CD3-targeted bispecific T cell adaptor protein under development by AstraZeneca, which is a next-generation T cell adaptor. This is the first time that a drug has been approved for clinical trials in China for the indication of follicular lymphoma (FL). In a clinical study recently published by AstraZeneca, the product showed an overall response rate (ORR) of up to 96% when used to treat patients with relapsed/refractory FL (R/R FL). ...
On November 17, Novo Nordisk announced that its weekly formulation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) semaglutide (trade name: Novowin) for long-term weight management was officially launched in China, providing a weight loss option for Chinese overweight and obese patients. It is understood that with the official commercialization of Novowin, the first prescription of semaglutide for weight loss indications in public hospitals will be issued in Shanghai next week. Regarding the pricing of Novowin, Novo Nordisk responded: “We have begun to apply for Novowin provincial bidding network, and the sales price will refer to the provincial online price.” Previously, Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, Novotai, has been included in the medical insurance, and the cost of a 3 ml dose is less than 800 yuan. In addition, Novowin has previously entered the private hospital channel and can be booked through the Internet platform, with a ...
On November 15, 2024, Altruist Biologicstech, a leading domestic biopharmaceutical CDMO company, announced that its antibody conjugated drug (ADC) raw liquid and formulation production workshop (M3) located at its Hangzhou production base has officially started production! Becoming one of the few companies in China that can provide one-stop services from antibody and antibody conjugate drug stock solutions to formulations. This powerful production capacity will be able to meet the growing demand for ADC drugs in the market, accelerate the process of partner product launch, and enhance competitiveness. On that day, Altruist Biologicstech Hangzhou Base welcomed a visiting delegation composed of outstanding founders and executives from the domestic biopharmaceutical industry, who visited the ADC commercial raw material and preparation workshop, as well as four 20000 liter antibody raw material factories and preparation factories. The delegation expressed high interest and appreciation for the design layout, advanced hardware facilities, and automated production lines ...
The 31st Radiology Academic Conference of the Chinese Medical Association (CCR2024) was held at the Shanghai World Expo Center from November 14th to 17th. Barco showcased its new Coronis OneLook 32MP multimodal diagnostic imaging display, integrated reading center, and multiple radiology displays at the booth, bringing cutting-edge technology and outstanding products to the Chinese precision medicine market with updated and more comprehensive solutions. New product One Look 32MP unveiled, showcasing higher standards in the medical display field The display is a bridge connecting radiologists and medical imaging, and its performance directly affects the accuracy of doctors’ capture, interpretation, and diagnosis of image details. At this conference, Barco unveiled its new Coronis OneLook 32MP multimodal fusion display, bringing more refined solutions to the Chinese medical market. The Coronis OneLook 32MP multimodal fusion display is Barco’s industry-leading medical display solution, featuring a 32MP ultra high definition resolution and a 33 inch large ...
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