Sihuan Pharmaceutical Unit Gets China Nod to Register Type II Diabetes Drug; Shares Jump 8%

MT Newswires Live08-06

China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has awarded a drug registration approval to Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group (HKG:0460) unit Huisheng Biopharmaceutical's insulin degludec and insulin aspart injection.

The drug is indicated for the treatment of adult type 2 diabetes, according to a Tuesday filing on the Hong Kong bourse.

The medicine offers better glycemic control, a higher glycated hemoglobin rate, and a lower risk of hypoglycemia, the company said.

Shares of the company rose by about 8% in recent trading.

Price (HKD): $0.54, Change: $+0.04, Percent Change: +8.00%

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