CSL Vifor and Fresenius Kabi Receive the NMPA’s Approval for Ferinject to Treat Iron Deficiency in Adult Patients
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- The NMPA has approved Ferinject for iron deficiency in adult patients for whom oral iron preparations are ineffective & clinically need to deliver iron rapidly. Ferinject has received marketing authorization in 85 countries globally
- The authorization was based on the P-III trial (VIT-IRON-2011-004) which showed that Ferinject was an effective & well-tolerated alternative to iron sucrose for iron deficiency anemia that can provide an improved Hb response & correction of iron deficiency
- The product is expected to be available in H1’23 with NRDL listing anticipated in Jan 2024. The approval may also benefit the Chinese healthcare system & among others through the implementation of a more effective patient blood management (PBM)
Ref: Vifor pharma | Image: CSL Vifor
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