3 6 Ke·2026-01-06 12:12Core Viewpoint - The approval of the BCL-2 inhibitor Sotorakra by BeiGene marks a significant advancement in the treatment of hematologic malignancies, with potential implications for the competitive landscape of BCL-2 inhibitors in the market [1][3]. Company Developments - BeiGene's Sotorakra has received approval for two indications: treatment of adult patients with previously treated chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) and mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) [1]. - The approval came just eight months after the new drug application was accepted by the NMPA, indicating a rapid development timeline [1]. - Sotorakra is positioned as a next-generation BCL-2 inhibitor, designed to block the BCL-2 protein that aids tumor cell survival, and has shown strong efficacy and specificity in clinical trials [1][2]. Clinical Trial Results - Early clinical trials of Sotorakra combined with Zebutini have demonstrated unprecedented rates of undetectable minimal residual disease in treatment-naive CLL patients [2]. - Recent data from five clinical studies indicate significant clinical benefits for Sotorakra, suggesting its potential as a cornerstone therapy for various B-cell malignancies [2]. Market Landscape - The global BCL-2 inhibitor market is projected to reach $5.2 billion by 2028, with the Chinese market expected to reach 1.4 billion yuan [5]. - The approval of Sotorakra follows the approval of another BCL-2 inhibitor, Lisatoclax, from Ascentage Pharma, indicating a growing presence of Chinese companies in the BCL-2 space [3][5]. - The competitive landscape is intensifying as multiple Chinese pharmaceutical companies, including Innovent Biologics and Zai Lab, are developing BCL-2 inhibitors [3][4]. Financial Performance - BeiGene's Zebutini has become a significant revenue driver, with global sales reaching $1.3 billion in 2023, marking a 129% year-over-year increase [6]. - In the first half of 2025, BeiGene reported a revenue of 17.52 billion yuan, a 46% increase year-over-year, largely driven by Zebutini sales [6][7]. - The company is under pressure to identify the next blockbuster product as Zebutini's growth may slow down in the future [7].