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INDUSTRY
China CDE to Grant Priority Review Designation to Sanofi's Avaglucosidase Alfa, a Rare Disease Therapy
Sanofi's avalglucosidase alfa entered the preliminary list of priority review designation on August 15, as shown on China CDE's website. If no objections are filed to CDE by August 22, the drug will officially be granted the priority review and can complete the technical review within 70 workdays, much shorter than 200 workdays for drugs without the priority review.
Aug 18, 2022
INDUSTRY
China's First Homegrown COVID-19 Pill, Azvudine, is Priced at 270 Yuan Per Bottle
China's first domestic oral drugs for COVID-19 treatment, Genuine Biotech's Azuvidine Tablets, is priced at no more than 300 yuan for each bottle, which contains 35 tablets (1mg/tablet). The recommended dosage is 5 mg (five 1mg tablets) per day for a course no longer than 14 days. Thus, a course of Azvudine costs no more than 600 yuan.
Aug 12, 2022
REGULATION
Monthly Recap: China Pharmaceutical Regulatory Updates | July 2022
Check out the pharma regulatory updates in China: The 7th National Volume-based Procurement (VBP) Includes 327 Drug Products; China CDE Consults on Procedures for Starting For-cause Inspections; China CDE Releases Q&A on Immediate Report of Adverse Drug Reactions in Clinical Trials...
Aug 05, 2022
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Monthly Report: New Drug Approvals in China | July 2022
In July 2022, China NMPA approved 10 new drugs, including 8 chemical drugs and 2 biological products. Among the drugs, Genuine Biotech's Azvudine Tablets is the first homegrown oral drug to get NMPA’s approval for COVID-19 treatment.
Aug 05, 2022
REGULATION
REGULATION
Key Points for Manufacturing Entrustment Under China's Marketing Authorization Holder (MAH) System
China's drug marketing authorization holder (MAH) system was first piloted in China in 2015 and officially implemented in 2019. It allows MAHs to entrust manufacturing activities to other companies.
Jul 29, 2022
