Core Insights - 康哲药业 has signed a distribution agreement with Novartis for the exclusive import, distribution, sales, and promotion rights of two ophthalmic products in mainland China, which is expected to enhance its competitiveness in the ophthalmology sector and positively impact its performance [1][2] Group 1: Agreement Details - The agreement grants 康哲药业 exclusive rights for 雷珠单抗注射液 ("诺适得") and 布西珠单抗注射液 ("倍优适") in China for a duration of five years, while Novartis will continue to handle production and supply [1] - Both products are already approved for sale in China, with "诺适得" being the first anti-VEGF drug approved for ophthalmology in the country and "倍优适" being the smallest molecular weight anti-VEGF drug [1][2] Group 2: Market Context - "诺适得" is approved for multiple retinal neovascular diseases, including wet age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME), and was included in the National Basic Medical Insurance Drug List in 2017 [2] - "倍优适" is expected to be approved for DME by May 2025, with an estimated 7.89 million DME patients in China by that year, indicating a strong demand for effective treatment options [2] - The collaboration is anticipated to create synergies with existing products in 康哲维盛's portfolio, enhancing its market presence in various ophthalmic conditions [2]
康哲药业拿下诺华两款眼科药物独家经销授权