huahaipharm(SH:600521) Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-11-19 18:09Core Viewpoint - Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, Shanghai Huatai Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd., has successfully completed a key clinical trial for HB0017 injection, aimed at treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, achieving all primary and key secondary efficacy endpoints [1][2]. Drug Information - Drug Name: HB0017 Injection - Formulation: Injection - Indication: Psoriasis - Registration Category: Class 1 therapeutic biological product [1]. Clinical Trial Details - The Phase III clinical trial included 408 patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in China, demonstrating significant efficacy with a PASI 75 response rate and sPGA 0/1 response rate at week 12 [1]. - The treatment regimen is expected to offer the longest dosing interval among similar products, with efficacy indicators continuing to improve and stabilize during the maintenance phase [1]. - HB0017 shows strong competitive advantages over existing products targeting the same pathway, both in the core treatment phase (first 12 weeks) and the maintenance phase (12-52 weeks) [1]. - Safety profile of HB0017 is favorable, with no new safety signals identified compared to previous studies and similar drugs [1]. Investment and Development Costs - The company has invested approximately RMB 37.205 million in the development of the HB0017 injection project to date [3]. Future Development - In addition to the completed Phase III trial for plaque psoriasis, HB0017 is also undergoing a Phase III trial for ankylosing spondylitis, with positive results from previous Phase II trials [2].