Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co., Ltd. (601607.SH) announced that its subsidiary, Shanghai Shangyao Zhongxi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ("Shangyao Zhongxi"), recently received a drug registration certificate from the Philippine Food and Drug Administration for its hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets, approving the drug for market launch.
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets are primarily used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile chronic arthritis, discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus, as well as skin conditions triggered or worsened by sunlight.
The approval of hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets (200mg) by the Philippine FDA signifies that the company is now qualified to sell the drug in the Philippine market. This milestone is expected to positively impact Shanghai Pharmaceuticals' overseas expansion efforts while providing valuable experience in international market development.
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