Group 1 - The approval of the expanded production application for the drug Nefikang (Budesonide Enteric-Coated Capsules) marks it as the first and only fully approved treatment for IgA nephropathy in China, enhancing its supply to meet the growing clinical demand in Asia [1] - The CEO of the company emphasized that the increased production capacity will better address the rising clinical treatment needs of IgA nephropathy patients in Asia, particularly in China, which has the highest incidence of primary glomerular diseases globally, with over 5 million patients and more than 100,000 new cases diagnosed annually [1] - Nefikang is currently the only drug recommended by both domestic and international guidelines for the treatment of IgA nephropathy, and its expanded production will accelerate the adoption of targeted treatment, helping more patients initiate standardized treatment early to delay disease progression and protect kidney function [1] Group 2 - Nefikang received formal approval from the NMPA in November 2023 through a priority review process for treating adult patients with primary IgA nephropathy at risk of progression, filling a gap in the domestic treatment landscape [2] - The drug was included in the National Medical Insurance Drug List in November 2024 and received full NMPA approval in May 2025, removing restrictions on proteinuria levels, making it applicable to the majority of IgA nephropathy patients [2] - Nefikang has been incorporated into both the 2024 KDIGO Clinical Practice Guidelines for IgA Nephropathy and the Chinese Clinical Practice Guidelines for Adult IgA Nephropathy, establishing it as a cornerstone treatment for IgA nephropathy [2]
云顶新耀全球首个IgA肾病对因治疗药物耐赋康 扩产获批，扩大患者用药可及