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Net profit attributable to shareholders nearly doubled in the first half of the year

On the evening of August 27th, Xingqi Eye Medicine released its semi annual report for 2025. During the reporting period, the company achieved a revenue of 1162742877.58 yuan, an increase of 30.38% compared to the same period last year; The net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was 334826054.80 yuan, a significant increase of 97.75% compared to the same period last year. As a national high-tech enterprise mainly engaged in the subdivision of ophthalmic drugs, the company continues to focus on the ophthalmic field, adhere to the path of professional development, and continuously enhance its industry status and market competitiveness. During the reporting period, the company’s management team, under the leadership of the board of directors, focused on the company’s development strategy and business goals, consolidated the foundation of early development achievements, deepened resource integration, improved internal management level, actively and orderly promoted and implemented various important work ...
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- August 28, 2025
The National Healthcare Security Administration has announced the preliminary review of the list of drugs for the 2025 medical insurance and commercial insurance innovative drug catalog adjustment

According to the National Healthcare Security Administration, from August 12 to August 18, 2025, the National Healthcare Security Administration publicly announced the list of drugs that have passed the preliminary form review for the adjustment of the 2025 National Basic Medical Insurance, Maternity Insurance, Work Injury Insurance Drug Catalog, and Commercial Insurance Innovative Drug Catalog. During the public announcement period, a total of 75 feedback comments were received. According to the collected opinions, the National Healthcare Security Administration has reviewed and revised the relevant drug review results in accordance with the procedures. A total of 6 drug form review results have changed, all of which are drugs that have applied for the basic medical insurance catalog. The specific situation is: 1. Change the status of injectable risperidone microspheres to not pass the formal review; 2. Change the form review of triptorelin hydrochloride for injection to not pass; 3. Levodopa ...
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- August 28, 2025
FDA Accepts New Drug Application for Gadoquatrane

Bayer Global announced that its New Drug Application (NDA) for Gadoquatrane was accepted for review by the U.S. FDA. Gadoquatrane’s NDA was filed for contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the central nervous system (CNS) and other regions of the body in adults, and pediatric patients. Dr. Konstanze Diefenbach, head of radiology research & development at Bayer’s Pharmaceuticals Division touched on the importance of Gadoquatrane’s approval, saying, “Chronic diseases like cancer, neurological disorders like multiple sclerosis and cardiovascular conditions are on the rise, leading to an increase in medical imaging. Patients, especially those who require multiple examinations over the course of their lives, can benefit from a reduced contrast media dosage.”1 What is Gadoquatrane? Gadoquatrane is an investigational extracellular macrocyclic contrast agent in clinical development for contrast enhancement in MRI. A low-dose gadolinium-based contrast agent featuring a distinct tetrameric structure with high stability and high relativity.1 The agent is part ...
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- August 28, 2025
FDA Urges Safe Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Devices

By Stephanie Brown HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Aug. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent letters to health care providers alerting them to the importance of following manufacturer instructions for the safe use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) devices. HBOT uses a pressurized chamber to deliver 100 percent oxygen, helping the lungs absorb more oxygen to support healing and fight infections, according to the FDA. The agency has recently received reports of fires with HBOT devices causing serious injuries and deaths. Though rare, these events highlight the importance of following manufacturer instructions to reduce risks, the FDA notes. The agency advises health care providers to follow strict fire prevention and safety measures with HBOT devices, including proper grounding. Staff working with HBOT devices should receive ongoing training and always keep in mind that high concentrations of oxygen increase the risk for fire. Patients need to be ...
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- August 28, 2025
Telpotide will surpass semaglutide in all aspects, and it will be around next year

If the GLP-1 drug battle between Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly were a football match, then 2021-2025 would be the first half, with Novo Nordisk’s earlier launches giving Eli Lilly’s product a head start. However, the situation seems poised to reverse in the second half, which begins in 2026. In 2026, we will achieve comprehensive transcendence According to Bloomberg’s forecast, Mounjaro and Zepbound will surpass Ozempic and Wegovy in 2026, and the gap will widen significantly in the next three years (Figure 1). Figure 1 Historical sales and future sales forecast trends of Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound Image source: Bloomberg In 2025, Novo’s semaglutide combination (Ozempic + Wegovy) will have a total revenue of US$33.6 billion, still higher than Lilly’s tirzepatide combination (Mounjaro + Zepbound) of US$31.1 billion; by 2026, the positions will be reversed, with Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide products totaling US$40.8 billion, ahead of Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide of ...
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- August 28, 2025
Hengrui Medicine receives approval for clinical trials of HRS-6093 tablets, with a R&D investment of 29.84 million yuan

On August 25, Hengrui Medicine (600276/01276) issued an announcement that the company recently received the “Drug Clinical Trial Approval Notice” for HRS-6093 tablets approved and issued by the National Medical Products Administration, and will conduct clinical trials in the near future. This drug is a novel, highly potent, and selective oral KRASG12D inhibitor that specifically binds to the mutant KRASG12D protein, exerting anti-tumor effects. Currently, no similar products have been approved for marketing in China or abroad. To date, the cumulative R&D investment in the HRS-6093 tablet project has reached approximately 29.84 million yuan. According to the relevant laws and regulations on drug registration, after obtaining approval for clinical trials, drugs still need to undergo clinical trials and be reviewed and approved by the National Medical Products Administration before they can be produced and marketed. There is uncertainty in the drug research and development and marketing process. By mid-2025, Hengrui ...
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- August 28, 2025
HPV vaccine sales fell short of expectations, with Wantai Biopharma turning profit into loss in the first half of the year

Recently, Wantai BioThe company disclosed its 2025 semi-annual report, showing that its operating income in the first half of the year was 844 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 38.25%; its net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company turned from profit to loss to -144 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 155.3%; its non-net profit was as low as -243 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 481.93%. Regarding the decline in revenue and net profit, Wantai Biological explained that it was mainly due to the fact that the company’s vaccine segment was affected by market adjustments, government procurement and the expansion of the age limit for the nine-valent HPV vaccine, resulting in sales falling short of expectations and a decline in revenue from the vaccine segment compared with the same period last year. Regarding the company’s sharp decline in first-half performance and subsequent boosting measures, a reporter from ...
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- August 28, 2025
Lepu Medical’s subsidiary completes first dose in Phase II clinical trial of innovative drug MWN109

On August 25, Lepu Medical(300003) announced that its holding subsidiary, Minwei Bio, independently developed an innovative drugMWN109 injection is currently undergoing Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of overweight or obesity, and the first subject was successfully dosed recently. The drug is a GLP-1/GIP/GCG receptor triple agonist with global intellectual property rights .MWN109 injection is designed to effectively control blood sugar and reduce weight by stimulating pancreatic beta cells to secrete insulin and increase satiety. MWN109 injection received clinical trial approval from the National Medical Products Administration in November 2024. A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase II clinical trial has been initiated, primarily investigating the effectiveness of different doses of MWN109 injection in reducing weight over a 24-week period in non-diabetic overweight or obese participants. The primary endpoint of the study is the percentage change in body weight compared to baseline after 24 weeks of dosing. The company reminds ...
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- August 28, 2025
CEIVD Beijing

Organiser: China Healthcare Industry Association, Chinese Medical Exchange Association Time：September 17 – September 19, 2025 address：No. 6, North Third Ring Road East, Chaoyang District, Beijing Exhibition hall：China International Exhibition Center (Chaoyang Hall) Product range: Clinical Testing Equipment: Biochemical analyzers, immunoassay analyzers, bacterial analyzers, urine analyzers, microbiological analyzers, electrolyte analyzers, hematology analyzers, hemodialysis machines, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) readers, chromatographs, PCR instruments, etc. Clinical Testing Reagents: In vitro diagnostic reagents, rapid diagnostic reagents, electrolyte reagents, hematology reagents, blood coagulation reagents, blood typing reagent kits, lipid reagents, biochemical reagents, chemiluminescent reagents, dry chemistry test strips, reagents for chlamydia and methamphetamine detection, protein detection reagents, infectious disease detection reagents, tumor marker reagents, human gene detection reagents, immunohistochemistry and human tissue cell reagents, biochips, vitamin determination reagents, cell and tissue chemical staining agents, autoimmune diagnostic reagents, microbiological testing reagents, and other diagnostic reagents. Blood Transfusion Products: Blood collection and supply instruments and equipment, ...
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- August 28, 2025
Sinovac expands into trauma field; adsorbed tetanus vaccine receives drug registration approval

China Business Network reported on August 27 that on August 25, the adsorbed tetanus vaccine developed by Beijing Kexing Zhongwei Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Beijing Kexing Holdings (Group) Co., Ltd., obtained the “Drug Registration Certificate” issued by the National Medical Products Administration (Approval Number: National Medicine Standard S20250048), which will provide more options for tetanus prevention. Sinovac’s adsorbed tetanus vaccine uses an aluminum hydroxide adjuvant with a particle size of only 300 nanometers (compared to traditional adjuvants of 1-10 microns), which improves antigen adsorption efficiency and significantly enhances formulation stability. By upgrading the purification process, the tetanus vaccine concentrate has better immunogenicity. According to the “Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Non-Neonatal Tetanus (2024 Edition)”, tetanus remains a serious public health problem in countries and regions where immunization programs are not fully implemented. It is estimated that there are approximately 1 million cases of tetanus and 300,000 ...
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