两年叫停2款降糖1类新药研发 亚宝药业为何在热门赛道栽跟头？

Core Viewpoint - A domestic pharmaceutical company, Yabao Pharmaceutical, has halted the clinical research of its oral drug SY-009, an SGLT1 inhibitor, due to unsatisfactory results from its Phase II clinical trial, marking the second failure in diabetes drug development for the company [1][2]. Group 1: Company Overview - Yabao Pharmaceutical, originally focused on pediatric drugs, is transitioning towards innovative drugs, aiming to reduce its reliance on generic drugs from 90% to 40% by 2024 [1]. - The company has invested a total of 87.87 million yuan in the development of SY-009, which will be written off as a loss due to the termination of the project [2]. Group 2: Drug Development Details - SY-009 was approved for clinical trials in July 2018 and underwent three Phase I and one Phase II clinical trials over nearly six years [2]. - The Phase II trial results indicated a lack of achievement in primary efficacy endpoints, leading to the decision to terminate further development [2][3]. Group 3: Market Context - The global diabetes treatment market is projected to reach nearly $80 billion by 2024, with China's market exceeding 70 billion yuan [3]. - The competition in diabetes treatment is intense, with various classes of oral medications available, but SGLT1 inhibitors have limited presence in the market [3][4]. - The rise of GLP-1 class drugs has shifted the competitive landscape in diabetes treatment, with significant market potential and ongoing exploration of new indications [5].