Core Insights - The drug Beijiemai® (pimitidine hydrochloride capsules) developed by HeYu Pharmaceutical has received formal acceptance of its New Drug Application (NDA) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the systemic treatment of patients with tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) [4] - Beijiemai® has been approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China for adult patients with symptomatic TGCT who may experience functional limitations or serious complications from surgical resection [2][4] - The NDA acceptance is based on positive results from the global multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III MANEUVER study, which demonstrated a significant improvement in objective response rate (ORR) for patients treated with Beijiemai® compared to the placebo group [1] Group 1 - TGCT is a rare locally aggressive tumor that occurs in or around joints, leading to swelling, stiffness, and limited mobility, significantly impacting patients' daily activities and quality of life [2] - Beijiemai® is a novel, oral, highly selective, and effective small molecule CSF-1R inhibitor, which is expected to provide an innovative treatment option for TGCT patients globally, addressing unmet clinical needs in this disease area [2] - The drug has also received Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) from the FDA and Priority Medicines (PRIME) designation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) [2]
和誉医药腱鞘巨细胞瘤新药贝捷迈上市申请获FDA受理