HUADONG MEDICINE(SZ:000963) Quan Jing Wang·2025-10-24 10:21Core Viewpoint - Huadong Medicine's innovative drug, Mevanertinib (brand name: Mairuidong), has received approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring the EGFR exon 21 (L858R) substitution mutation, marking a significant advancement in lung cancer treatment options [1][4]. Company Developments - Huadong Medicine's subsidiary, Hangzhou Zhongmei Huadong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., has successfully developed and launched Mevanertinib, which is a first-class innovative drug with independent intellectual property rights [1][5]. - The company has achieved a milestone by obtaining approval for two innovative drugs within a week, showcasing its commitment to advancing its product pipeline [1][4]. - The company is actively preparing for the commercialization of Mevanertinib to provide better clinical benefits to patients [1][4][8]. Industry Context - Lung cancer remains the most prevalent and deadly malignancy globally, with NSCLC accounting for approximately 85% of primary lung cancer cases [2]. - In China, the incidence of lung cancer is particularly high, with over 1.06 million new cases reported in 2024, and the EGFR mutation is present in about 50% of lung adenocarcinoma patients [2]. - The targeted drug market for NSCLC in China is projected to reach 182.87 billion yuan by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2% [2]. Clinical Insights - Mevanertinib is a novel, potent, and highly selective irreversible EGFR/HER2 small molecule inhibitor, demonstrating superior safety and tolerability compared to existing third-generation EGFR-TKIs in patients with the L858R mutation [3][4]. - The approval of Mevanertinib is based on a Phase III clinical trial that met predefined efficacy standards, indicating its potential to fulfill unmet clinical needs in the treatment of NSCLC [3][4]. Future Outlook - The approval of Mevanertinib is expected to provide significant market growth opportunities, as it addresses the clinical demand for effective treatments in patients with the EGFR L858R mutation [4][6]. - Huadong Medicine is focused on developing a diverse pipeline of innovative drugs, particularly in oncology, with over 80 projects currently in development [5][6][8].