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远大医药曲前列尼尔注射液新规格国内获批上市

Core Viewpoint - The approval of the new specification (20ml: 50mg) for the drug Treprostinil by the National Medical Products Administration enhances treatment options for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) patients, providing more precise dosing for clinicians [1][4] Group 1: Product Approval and Market Position - The new specification of Treprostinil injection received its drug registration certificate on September 22, 2023, and is a key medication for treating PAH, being the only prostacyclin analog available for subcutaneous and intravenous administration in China [1] - Treprostinil has demonstrated a stable market performance with annual sales exceeding $100 million, achieving approximately $517 million in global sales in 2020 [2] - The sales of Treprostinil injection in Chinese public medical institutions saw a significant year-on-year increase of 186.89% in 2021 [2] Group 2: Strategic Partnerships and Future Prospects - In November 2024, the company entered into a strategic investment and product cooperation agreement with Shanghai Zhongqiang Pharmaceutical, acquiring approximately 14.42% equity and exclusive commercialization rights for Treprostinil inhalation formulations in Greater China [3] - The agreement also includes global exclusive commercialization rights for Treprostinil injection (excluding UAE, Ireland, and Russia) and its raw materials, as well as for sapropterin tablets for treating phenylketonuria [3] - The global registration process for Treprostinil inhalation and sapropterin tablets is progressing smoothly [3] Group 3: Clinical Impact - The new 20ml: 50mg specification of Treprostinil injection will provide clinicians with greater flexibility in dosing adjustments, better meeting the individualized treatment needs of patients at different stages of the disease [4]