Shots:China’s NMPA has approved NDA of tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia in CKD pts on dialysis who inadequately responded or are intolerant to phosphorus binders
Approval was based on data from 2 Fosun Pharma studies (PK study & pivotal trial in CKD pts on dialysis), plus clinical studies from Ardelyx
Approval triggered $5M milestone…
The US FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) have approved 35 new products so far in 2019. In 2018 FDA approved 59 novel products including 42 New Chemical Entities and 17 Biologics while breaking its last year's record of approvals. However, there is a significant…

