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Naldemedine Receives New Drug Approval in China for the Treatment of Opioid-Induced Constipation

A group company of Shionogi obtained approval for naldemedine as a new drug in China. Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. is expected to handle sales in China.

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Announced details

Naldemedine Tosilate (naldemedine)Symproic®Symproic®Rizmoic®
Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)

Treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC)

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Quantitative Effects

In the Phase 3 trial, the naldemedine group showed a statistically significant increase in the primary endpoint compared with the placebo group. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients who had at least 3 spontaneous bowel movements per week and an increase of at least 1 bowel movement per week from baseline.

Usage history

Already marketed in Japan, the United States and Europe, among other markets

Relationship between the counterparty and the company
Shionogi & Co.,Ltd.4507
Relationship with the Company

塩野義有限公司 is a group company of the Company. The Company will work with Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. on the sale and promotion of naldemedine in China.

Counterparty塩野義有限公司Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd.

塩野義有限公司 is a group company of the Company headquartered in Shanghai, China. Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Jiangsu Province, China, and is a core subsidiary of China Biologic Products Holdings, Inc., a Hong Kong-listed company. It conducts pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing and commercialization on an integrated basis in China, with multiple sites, including in Shanghai, Nanjing and Lianyungang, and more than 7,000 scientific and sales personnel.

Awarding / certifying body

China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA)

Location (as indicated in this announcement)

塩野義有限公司: Shanghai, China. Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd.: Jiangsu Province, China, with multiple sites including in Shanghai, Nanjing and Lianyungang.

More than 7,000 scientific and sales personnel at Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd.
Impact on Business Performance

The impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 will be minor.

The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.

Source (materials cited by the company)

American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) guidelines

European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) guidelines

Phase 3 clinical trials conducted in China and outside China

Announced details
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Names of Products / Services CoveredNaldemedine Tosilate (naldemedine), Symproic®, Symproic®, Rizmoic®
Counterparty塩野義有限公司, Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd.
Counterparty overview塩野義有限公司 is a group company of the Company headquartered in Shanghai, China. Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Jiangsu Province, China, and is a core subsidiary of China Biologic Products Holdings, Inc., a Hong Kong-listed company. It conducts pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing and commercialization on an integrated basis in China, with multiple sites, including in Shanghai, Nanjing and Lianyungang, and more than 7,000 scientific and sales personnel.
Relationship with the Company塩野義有限公司 is a group company of the Company. The Company will work with Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. on the sale and promotion of naldemedine in China.
Applicable areaTreatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC)
Awarding / certifying bodyChina's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA)
Location塩野義有限公司: Shanghai, China. Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd.: Jiangsu Province, China, with multiple sites including in Shanghai, Nanjing and Lianyungang.
Location scaleMore than 7,000 scientific and sales personnel at Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd.
Quantitative EffectsIn the Phase 3 trial, the naldemedine group showed a statistically significant increase in the primary endpoint compared with the placebo group. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients who had at least 3 spontaneous bowel movements per week and an increase of at least 1 bowel movement per week from baseline.
Usage historyAlready marketed in Japan, the United States and Europe, among other markets
Impact on Business PerformanceThe impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 will be minor.
SourceAmerican Gastroenterological Association (AGA) guidelines, European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) guidelines, Phase 3 clinical trials conducted in China and outside China
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Because favorable results were obtained in Phase 3 clinical trials conducted in China and outside China.

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