Shares of China Medical System Holdings Ltd (CMS) surged 8.16% on Monday, following the company's announcement that its new drug application for a vitiligo indication of ruxolitinib phosphate cream has been accepted by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China.
The acceptance of the new drug application marks a significant milestone for CMS, as it paves the way for the potential approval and commercialization of the vitiligo treatment in the Chinese market. Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition characterized by the loss of pigmentation in patches of skin, affecting millions of people worldwide.
If approved, the ruxolitinib phosphate cream would be one of the few targeted treatments available for vitiligo, potentially addressing a significant unmet medical need. The drug's potential to provide an effective treatment option for vitiligo patients could open up a substantial market opportunity for CMS in China and beyond.
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