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The Chinese NMPA has accepted the sNDA of gumokimab for the treatment of active ankylosing spondylitis (AS)
sNDA was backed by the P-III (AK111-303) trial in AS, which met all efficacy endpoints, with 1EP (ASAS20 response rate) showing consistent improvements across subgroups, along with 2EP (ASAS40 response rate) & gumokimab delivering rapid symptom relief…
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China’s NMPA has approved Sanofi-licensed Myqorzo (aficamten) for the treatment of obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) and Redemplo (plozasiran) for triglyceride reduction in adults with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) on dietary control
The approval of Myqorzo was based on the pivotal P-III (SEQUOIA-HCM) study in pts with symptomatic oHCM, while Redemplo’s approval was supported by…
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The Chinese NMPA has approved Redemplo to reduce triglycerides (TGs) in adults with FCS; regulatory review is ongoing in other regions
Redemplo will be commercialized by Sanofi in Greater China under an agreement with Arrowhead, with NMPA approval triggering a $10M milestone payment from Sanofi to Arrowhead’s subsidiary Visirna Therapeutics
Redemplo is an siRNA…
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The Chinese NMPA has approved Nucala as an add-on maintenance treatment of adults with inadequately controlled COPD characterised by eosinophilic phenotype based on the P-III (MATINEE & METREX) trial; EMA filing is under review
MATINEE assessed Nucala (100mg, SC, Q4W) vs PBO in COPD pts (n=804) with type 2 inflammation while METREX evaluated it…
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The Chinese NMPA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to savolitinib for the treatment of LA/M gastric cancer or gastroesophageal junction (GC/GEJ) adenocarcinoma pts with MET amplification who have failed ≥2 prior systemic treatments
NDA was supported by the P-II trial of savolitinib in gastric cancer pts with MET amplification in China, which met its 1EP of improved ORR by…
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The Chinese NMPA has approved neffy 2mg for the emergency treatment of type I allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in adults & children (≥30kg), with availability anticipated in the spring of 2026. Filing for neffy 1mg for children (15 to <30kg) to the NMPA is expected in the coming mos.
In 2021, ARS Pharma licensed neffy…
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The Chinese NMPA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to fanregratinib (HMPL-453) for the treatment of adults with advanced, metastatic, or unresectable ICC with FGFR 2 fusion/rearrangement who have previously received systemic therapy
NDA was supported by the P-II trial in China, which met its 1EP of improved ORR, with 2EPs findings, …
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Chinese NMPA received two IND applications for CT0596 to initiate P-Ib/II trials in r/r multiple myeloma (MM) & primary plasma cell leukemia (pPCL), respectively
IIT in China showed favorable efficacy as of Aug 31, 2025, with 6/8 evaluable R/R MM pts achieving PR or better (3 CR/sCR, 1 VGPR, 2 PR) at an mFU…
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The NMPA has approved Innovent's Tabosun (ipilimumab N01 injection or IBI310) + sintilimab for the neoadj. treatment of stage IIB-III resectable microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair-deficient (dMMR) colon cancer
Approval was based on the P-III (NeoShot) trial assessing ipilimumab N01 + sintilimab as neoadj. therapy in pts with MSI-H/dMMR colon cancer
Trial met…
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PharmaShots’ Designation Report provides a concise overview of the latest drug designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, Health Canada, and NMPA
The November 2025 report covers designations granted to 22 drugs and 1 medical device, spanning 8 small molecules, 8 biologics, 2 cell and gene therapies & 1 medical…

