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Akeso Reports the NMPA’s sNDA Acceptance of Gumokimab for Active Ankylosing Spondylitis

Shots: 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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Sanofi

Sanofi Secures China Approval for Myqorzo and Redemplo in oHCM and FCS

Shots: 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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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Receives the NMPA Approval for Redemplo (Plozasiran) to Treat Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS)

Shots: 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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GSK Reports the NMPA Approval of Nucala (Mepolizumab) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Shots: 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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Hutchmed

HUTCHMED Reports NMPA’s NDA Acceptance with Priority Review of Savolitinib for Gastric Cancer Patients with MET Amplification

Shots: 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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Hutchmed

HUTCHMED Reports NMPA’s NDA Acceptance with Priority Review of Fanregratinib for Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma (ICC)

Shots: 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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Innovent

Innovent’s Tabosun (Ipilimumab N01) Receives the NMPA approval for MSI-H/dMMR Resectable Colon Cancer

Shots: 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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New Drug Designations – November 2025  

Shots:    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…

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