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2025 Q1: Oncology Business Competition Among MNCs Xiaobin
June 04, 2025
How did MNCs fare in the oncology field during Q1 of this year?
Comparison of Improved New Drugs Paths between China and the United States and Analysis of R&D Status in China Kevin
April 28, 2025
This article describes successful practices from the United States 505(b)(2) pathway and analyzes R&D status of China's modified new drugs.
Taking Over the "King of Medicine"? Chinese Enterprises Lead the Development of PD-(L)1/VEGF Bispecific Antibody Antitumor Drug Kevin
April 28, 2025
PD-(L)1 and VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) bispecific antibody therapies are considered a key direction for future tumor treatments, attracting increasing global interest due to their unique mechanism of action and promising clinical data.
Another BlockBuster in HKEX18A Biotech Companies: IPO of DualityBio in Hong Kong, Introducing New Capital Engine in the ADC Field? Kevin
April 15, 2025
On April 15, DualityBio, a rising star in the ADC field, was officially listed on the HKEX, marking one of the most high-profile IPOs in recent years in Chapter 18A Biotech Companies.
Is the Practice of "Prioritizing Biologics over Small Molecule Drugs" Justified? Krebs Qin
March 14, 2025
The article compares small molecule drugs and biologics in development, cost, etc., questions biologic - preferential policies, and mentions related acts for policy correction.
Top 10 Sales Volume of New Drugs of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Behind the Numbers - Only 2 Out of 29 Surpassed RMB 100 Million in Sales Xiao Yan
March 14, 2025
From 2016 - 2024, TCM new drugs made progress but lagged in sales. This article analyzes reasons and explores future directions.
A Decade of Transformation in China's Innovative Drug Industry: The Journey from Follower to Leader Kevin
March 14, 2025
Over the past decade, China's innovative drug market has experienced remarkable transformation and growth. With the combined drive of policies, technology, and capital, China's innovative drug industry has entered a golden period of growth. This paper pro
The Curtain Has Risen on the Competition for the First Generic Drug, so What Other Innovative Drugs in the Rare Disease Field Can We Look Forward to? Xiaobin
January 23, 2025
The CDE website shows Qilu Pharmaceutical applied for the marketing of nusinersen generic. Once controversial for high price, it treats SMA. Now many firms are involved, and SMA treatment progresses.
Outlook for the Development of Weight-loss Drugs in 2025 Krebs Qin
January 23, 2025
This article focuses on the challenges and opportunities for weight-loss drug development in 2025 after semaglutide and tirzepatide's market dominance. It covers GLP-1 drugs' potential in organ protection, new drug mechanisms, and pipeline products.
Which ADCs Are Favored by Global Companies in 2024? 2 Bispecific ADCs, 5 Transactions Exceeding USD 1 Billion Yi
January 23, 2025
ADCs are a hot drug R&D area, with 16 global approvals and a >$10B 2023 market. Chinese firms shine, 2 products approved, 11 out-licensing deals in 2024, 5 over $1B, boosting ADC internationalization.