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Beijing approves novel narcolepsy therapy, outpacing global peers

China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved a novel therapy for narcolepsy type 1, marking a significant step in accelerating drug reviews. This approval allows for earlier patient access to breakthrough treatments. The therapy, which received fast-track designation in the US and orphan-drug status in Japan and the European Union, addresses a rare neurological condition characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and muscle control loss. AI

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Beijing approves novel narcolepsy therapy, outpacing global peers

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julie Zhang ·

    What’s at stake as Beijing beats global peers with first approval of novel therapy

    China’s drug regulator has for the first time approved a novel, globally trialled medicine ahead of authorities in the United States, Japan and Europe, marking a “historic breakthrough” as the country doubles down on biopharmaceuticals as one of its growth engines. The drug was f…