2026 is destined to be an extraordinary year in the history of anti-tumor drug research and development in China. According to statistics from the DXY Insight database, 34 new anti-tumor drugs are expected to be approved for marketing in China for the first time this year, of which 15 have been included in the priority review list by the CDE (Center for Drug Evaluation). From ADCs to CAR-T, from bispecific antibodies to next-generation kinase inhibitors, domestically produced and imported innovative drugs are competing on the same stage, reshaping the future landscape of cancer treatment in China. Table: 15 New Anti-tumor Drugs Expected to be Approved in China by 2026 6740572573824ed6d0b2ac201395c2b5.png 01 Diverse Technological Breakthroughs: From “Targeted” to “Intelligent” The most significant feature of the 15 blockbuster anti-tumor drugs approved in 2026 is the diversified breakthroughs in technological approaches. This has completely broken the traditional limitations of anti-tumor drug development based ...
Shanghai, China, February 27, 2026 — Shanghai Henlius Biotech, Inc. (2696.HK) announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive opinion recommending the granting of marketing authorization for HLX11 (trade name in U.S.: POHERDY), a biosimilar candidate to Perjeta® (pertuzumab) independently developed by Henlius. The positive opinion recommends approval of HLX11 for all indications approved for the reference product in the European Union, covering HER2-positive early and metastatic breast cancer. The positive CHMP opinion marks a significant regulatory milestone for HLX11 in Europe and supports the potential future availability of the products to patients across the region, subject to European Commission approval. Ping Cao, Chief Business Development Officer and Senior Vice President of Henlius, said: “The positive CHMP opinion for HLX11 represents another important advancement in Henlius’ global strategy. It not only underscores our strong capabilities in international ...
February 25, the website of the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the National Medical Products Administration showed that the marketing application for Mandocizab injection, a Class 1 new drug independently developed by Akeso Biopharma, has been accepted. This novel humanized monoclonal antibody targeting IL-4Rα is used to treat moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD), marking another important milestone in the company’s autoimmune pipeline. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common, chronic, relapsing, inflammatory skin disease with the highest socioeconomic burden among dermatological diseases. According to relevant information, there are at least 230 million AD patients worldwide, with approximately 19.6 million moderate to severe AD patients in China in 2022, and this number is projected to increase to 22.8 million by 2030. With the widespread application of biologics, the market size for AD biologics is expected to grow rapidly. The application for marketing approval of mandozizumab is based on positive results ...
Novo Nordisk recently announced a major collaboration agreement with Vivtex worth up to $2.1 billion to jointly develop next-generation oral biologics for the treatment of obesity, diabetes and related complications. The core of this collaboration lies in addressing a long-standing and challenging problem in the pharmaceutical industry: how to achieve effective oral administration of large-molecule biologics (such as peptides and protein drugs) . Currently, although oral versions of GLP-1 drugs are available, many biologic candidates still rely on injection for administration due to poor gastrointestinal absorption. Under the agreement, Vivtex will license its proprietary oral drug delivery technology to Novo Nordisk , while Novo Nordisk will lead the subsequent global development, manufacturing, and commercialization efforts. Vivtex will receive up to $2.1 billion in upfront payments, research funding, milestone payments, and royalties on future product sales. Founded in 2018 by three scientists from MIT, including Robert Langer, a legendary figure in ...
In the global pharmaceutical industry, there is probably no sector like weight loss drug development where only two giants are competing. The number of other players entering the market is not only insufficient to form a complete game, but even a three-way competition is still a future prospect. Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk control the most powerful brands, the most mature supply systems, and the most complete pace of indication expansion. Eli Lilly’s telposide and Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide are aggressively expanding their market share in the obesity market, which is touted as having a potential of $100 billion. Although competitors are vying for dominance in terms of drug modalities, targets, and mechanisms, products that can truly threaten telposide and semaglutide in the European and American markets remain largely untapped. Many pharmaceutical giants can only lament, “I regret that I don’t have this drug,” when looking at their own pipelines. The ...
Recently, the National Medical Products Administration issued the latest drug approval certificate, and the tiotropium bromide inhalation powder submitted by Shandong Jingwei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. was officially approved for marketing. It also passed the consistency evaluation of generic drug quality and efficacy, becoming the first domestic company to pass the evaluation for this product , filling the industry gap of no domestically produced products that have passed the evaluation for more than ten years since the launch of this blockbuster respiratory product. As the world’s first once-daily long-acting anticholinergic drug, tiotropium bromide inhaled powder is a first-line cornerstone treatment for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), recommended at the highest level by both the global GOLD COPD guidelines and domestic COPD diagnosis and treatment guidelines, indicating a strong clinical need. The original product, Spiriva by Boehringer Ingelheim, entered the Chinese market in 2005 and has long held a leading position ...
Recently, rivaroxaban tablets produced by Changzhou Pharmaceutical Factory Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Shanghai Pharmaceuticals, received a drug registration certificate issued by the Singapore Food and Drug Administration (HSA), and the drug has been approved for marketing. Rivaroxaban tablets are primarily used to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation; to treat and prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT); to treat pulmonary embolism (PE); and to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with acute illness. In May 2025, Changzhou Pharmaceutical Factory’s rivaroxaban tablets obtained approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and in October 2025, it obtained a drug registration certificate in Malaysia. The approval of rivaroxaban tablets in three strengths (10mg, 15mg, and 20mg) by the Singapore Food and Drug Administration signifies that the drug is now qualified for sale in Singapore. This will have a positive impact on the company’s expansion ...
On February 26, the FDA granted zongertinib through a special approval pathway for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have HER2 (ERBB2) tyrosine kinase domain activating mutations . Zonatitinib, developed by Boehringer Ingelheim, is the world’s first and currently only approved oral HER2 tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). It selectively inhibits HER2 (ERBB2) while avoiding inhibition of wild-type EGFR, thereby minimizing related toxicities. In August 2025, Zonatitinib received approval from both the FDA and the NMPA for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC who have HER2 (ERBB2) tyrosine kinase domain activating mutations and have previously received systemic therapy.With this approval, the target population for zotinib has been further expanded to include individuals who have not received systemic therapy.This approval is based on data from the Phase I Beamion LUNG-1 study. Results showed that the confirmed objective response ...
Sansheng Guojian(688336) announced on February 26 that the company recently received an “Acceptance Notice” issued by the National Medical Products Administration, and the new drug application for its independently developed recombinant anti-IL-4Rα humanized monoclonal antibody injection (research code: SSGJ-611) has been accepted. According to the announcement, SSGJ-611 is a monoclonal antibody against IL-4Rα independently developed by the company. It has a novel amino acid sequence and can specifically bind to IL-4Rα, blocking IL-4 and IL-13 signaling, thereby alleviating diseases such as atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory skin disease. Moderate to severe cases often present with generalized rashes, accompanied by intense itching, dry skin, and crusting. Treatment options are limited, severely impacting quality of life. The global prevalence has gradually increased over the past 30 years, with a prevalence rate of 6.1% among adults in my country. The announcement stated that the Phase III clinical trial conducted ...
Genrix Bio announced on the evening of February 26 that its Phase III clinical trial of “Telicibaimab Injection (GR1802 Injection)” for the indication of adult seasonal allergic rhinitis has met the primary endpoint. The company has submitted a new drug application for this indication to the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and it has been accepted (acceptance number: CXSS2600031). According to available information, telithiasismab injection is a recombinant fully human anti-IL-4Rα monoclonal antibody independently developed by the company, targeting IL-4Rα. This drug specifically binds to human IL-4Rα on the cell surface, blocking the binding of IL-4 and IL-13 to IL-4Rα, inhibiting downstream STAT6 phosphorylation, and suppressing CD23 upregulation, thereby inhibiting Th2-type inflammatory responses mediated by IL-4 or IL-13. According to reports, the new drug application for telixirizabab injection for the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults was accepted in September ...
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