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China Encourages Pediatric Drugs' Development and Marketing Authorization
On Aug. 23, 2023, China released the 4th List of Pediatric Drugs Encouraged for Development and Marketing Authorization. The list contains 24 drugs, involving 30 strengths, 9 dosage forms, and multiple therapeutic areas such as nervous system diseases, gastrointestinal system, metabolic disorders, tumors, and immune disease.
Aug 24, 2023
INDUSTRY
Marketing Approval
Priority Review
Innovative Drug
Generic Drug
Biological Product
Cancer
Diabetes
Drug Registration
New Drug
Monthly Report: New Drug Approvals in China | June 2023
In June 2023, China NMPA approved 33 new drugs, among which 26 are chemical drugs while 7 are biological products.
Jul 07, 2023
INDUSTRY
Marketing Approval
Innovative Drug
Generic Drug
Biological Product
Cancer
Diabetes
Vaccine
Drug Registration
New Drug
Monthly Report: New Drug Approvals in China | May 2023
In May 2023, China NMPA approved 27 new drugs, among which 16 are chemicals and 11 are biologics: 1. Betta Pharma’ Befotertinib Mesylate Capsules; 2. Sanhome Pharma’s Alfosbuvir Tablets; 3. Novartis’ Ribociclib Succinate Tablets...
Jun 12, 2023
REGULATION
Law & Regulation
Guideline
Reference Listed Drug (RLD)
Marketing Approval
CMC
Clinical Trial
Bioequivalence (BE)
Generic Drug
Drug Registration
China May Disallow Applications of Generic Drugs with No RLDs and Low Clinical Value
On May 24, China CDE released the draft Notice of Generic Drug Study Without Reference Listed Drugs (RLDs). The draft states the precondition for developing copycats of drugs which are not listed in China’s RLD Catalog—the drugs have to be widely used, with no alternatives, and with benefits trumping risks.
Jun 05, 2023
REGULATION
Monthly Recap: China Pharmaceutical Regulatory Updates | March 2023
China regulatory updates in Mar. 2023: 1. China NMPA Grants OTC Status to Two Former Prescription Drugs; 2. China NMPA Releases Two RLD Lists; 3. China NMPA Releases RLD Adjustment Procedures; 4. China CDE Trials Work Procedures for Expediting the Review of Innovative Drug’s Marketing Authorization Application; 5. China CDE Consults on Dossier Requirements for Moving the Manufacturing Site to China...
Apr 13, 2023
INDUSTRY
Monthly Report: New Drug Approvals in China | March 2023
In Mar. 2023, China NMPA approved 15 new drugs, which are all chemical drugs. 1. Raynovent’s Leritrelvir Tablets 2. Shanghai Haihe Biopharma’s Glumetinib Tablets 3. IPSEN PHARMA’s Triptorelin Pamoate for Injection 4. AstraZeneca’s Acalabrutinib Capsules (CALQUENCE) 5. Nobelpharma’s Sirolimus Gel (HYFTOR)...
Apr 07, 2023
REGULATION
Law & Regulation
Guideline
Marketing Approval
Priority Review
NRDL
Health Insurance
Rare Disease
Drug Registration
Real World Data
The 16th Rare Disease Day: China's Efforts to Make Orphan Drugs Available and Affordable
This year’s Feb. 28 marks the 16th International Rare Disease Day. In China, there are around 20 million rare disease patients, with more than 200,000 additional patients each year. China has shown a supportive attitude towards rare disease drug development in a series of official documents. The regulations and policies introduced in this article are significant in terms of the drugs’ marketing authorization review timeline and pricing.
Mar 10, 2023