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Tina Banerjee

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<li>Hengrui Pharmaceuticals’ trastuzumab rezetecan got third indication approval in China for colorectal cancer. CSPC Pharma and AstraZeneca entered JV contract for the construction of new-generation biologics manufacturing facility in China.</li>
<li>Takeda Pharmaceutical got FDA approval for Orzeyful for narcolepsy type 1. As a first-in-class orexin treatment, Orzeyful is the only medicine indicated in the U.S. to treat the disease holistically.</li>
<li>Otsuka announced new data from the Phase 3 trial demonstrating that Voyxact stabilizes kidney function decline. Alteogen signed an exclusive license agreement with a global pharmaceutical company for ALT-B4. </li>
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Hengrui Pharmaceuticals’ trastuzumab rezetecan got third indication approval in China for colorectal cancer. CSPC Pharma and AstraZeneca entered JV contract for the construction of new-generation biologics manufacturing facility in China.
Takeda Pharmaceutical got FDA approval for Orzeyful for narcolepsy type 1. As a first-in-class orexin treatment, Orzeyful is the only medicine indicated in the U.S. to treat the disease holistically.
Otsuka announced new data from the Phase 3 trial demonstrating that Voyxact stabilizes kidney function decline. Alteogen signed an exclusive license agreement with a global pharmaceutical company for ALT-B4. 


APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 9) – Hengrui, CSPC Pharma, Takeda Pharma, Otsuka, Alteogen

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<ul><li>Stable Core and Cenexi Turnaround Drive Revenue Growth: Gland Pharma reported consolidated revenue of Rs 1,487 Cr in Q2FY26, marking a 5.8% YoY growth, in line with our estimates.</li><li>The base business (ex-Cenexi) grew by 1.1% YoY, while Cenexi delivered a strong turnaround, reporting 20.7% YoY growth, sustaining the momentum of recovery and successful integration.</li><li>Cenexi: Cenexi reported Q2FY26 revenue of Rs 410 Cr, with operational loss of Rs 62 Cr as the unit was impacted by the annual maintenance shutdown.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Stable Core and Cenexi Turnaround Drive Revenue Growth: Gland Pharma reported consolidated revenue of Rs 1,487 Cr in Q2FY26, marking a 5.8% YoY growth, in line with our estimates.The base business (ex-Cenexi) grew by 1.1% YoY, while Cenexi delivered a strong turnaround, reporting 20.7% YoY growth, sustaining the momentum of recovery and successful integration.Cenexi: Cenexi reported Q2FY26 revenue of Rs 410 Cr, with operational loss of Rs 62 Cr as the unit was impacted by the annual maintenance shutdown.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Gland Pharma Ltd - Poised for Stronger H2 Momentum; Rating Upgraded to BUY

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<li>CSPC Pharmaceutical’s Phase 3 trial of depression drug candidate HA1406 met pre-specified primary efficacy endpoint. Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals received NMPA approval for long-acting basal insulin, sudelidec injection.</li>
<li>Otsuka Holdings secured FDA approval for Simtriyo, a once-daily extended-release capsule for ADHD. Nippon Shinyaku obtained exclusive commercialization rights for Tadekinig alfa in the U.S. for Hyperinflammatory Syndrome.</li>
<li>Pharmaessentia announced topline results from the Phase 1b clinical trial of P1101 (Besremi) and anti-PD1 in Chronic Hepatitis B or D. Cipla secured FDA approval for generic Advair Diskus.</li>
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CSPC Pharmaceutical’s Phase 3 trial of depression drug candidate HA1406 met pre-specified primary efficacy endpoint. Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals received NMPA approval for long-acting basal insulin, sudelidec injection.
Otsuka Holdings secured FDA approval for Simtriyo, a once-daily extended-release capsule for ADHD. Nippon Shinyaku obtained exclusive commercialization rights for Tadekinig alfa in the U.S. for Hyperinflammatory Syndrome.
Pharmaessentia announced topline results from the Phase 1b clinical trial of P1101 (Besremi) and anti-PD1 in Chronic Hepatitis B or D. Cipla secured FDA approval for generic Advair Diskus.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 2) – CSPC, Hengrui, Otsuka, Nippon Shinyaku, PharmaEssnetia, Cipla

<ul><li>Pharmaceuticals: We expect pharmaceutical companies under our coverage to deliver subtle positive performance in Q1FY27, with aggregate revenue rising 7% YoY and by 2% QoQ to Rs 38,268 Cr.</li><li>However, EBITDA is estimated to decline 6% YoY but rise by 6.5% QoQ to Rs 7,949 Cr, while adjusted PAT is likely to shrink 17% YoY but moderately rise by 5% sequentially to Rs 4,233 Cr.</li><li>According to IQVIA data, chronic care segments like cardiovascular and anti-diabetic treatments are sustaining their outperformance against the broader Indian Pharmaceutical Market. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Pharmaceuticals: We expect pharmaceutical companies under our coverage to deliver subtle positive performance in Q1FY27, with aggregate revenue rising 7% YoY and by 2% QoQ to Rs 38,268 Cr.However, EBITDA is estimated to decline 6% YoY but rise by 6.5% QoQ to Rs 7,949 Cr, while adjusted PAT is likely to shrink 17% YoY but moderately rise by 5% sequentially to Rs 4,233 Cr.According to IQVIA data, chronic care segments like cardiovascular and anti-diabetic treatments are sustaining their outperformance against the broader Indian Pharmaceutical Market. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

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<li>Shanghai Henlius Biotech announced that PMDA of Japan approved phase 2/3 clinical trial of HLX43 for injection (an anti-PD-L1 antibody-drug conjugate) for advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).</li>
<li>Simcere Pharmaceutical announced that, SIM0613 for Injection, an antibody-drug conjugate, received the clinical trial approval in China, and is intended for commencing the clinical trial for advanced solid tumors.</li>
<li>Olympus has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with EndoRobotics. Under this agreement, robot-assisted technologies manufactured by EndoRobotics will be distributed globally by Olympus exclusively.</li>
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Shanghai Henlius Biotech announced that PMDA of Japan approved phase 2/3 clinical trial of HLX43 for injection (an anti-PD-L1 antibody-drug conjugate) for advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Simcere Pharmaceutical announced that, SIM0613 for Injection, an antibody-drug conjugate, received the clinical trial approval in China, and is intended for commencing the clinical trial for advanced solid tumors.
Olympus has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with EndoRobotics. Under this agreement, robot-assisted technologies manufactured by EndoRobotics will be distributed globally by Olympus exclusively.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 10) – Henlius Bio, Simcere, Olympus, Daewoong Pharma

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Gland Pharma is a leading pharmaceutical company specializing in the manufacturing and marketing of complex injectables, operating primarily under a business-to-business (B2B) model. The company provides contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) services and out-licenses its generic injectable portfolio globally. Headquartered in Hyderabad, India, it was founded in 1978.

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 9) – Hengrui, CSPC Pharma, Takeda Pharma, Otsuka, Alteogen

Hengrui’s trastuzumab rezetecan got 3rd indication approval in China. CSPC and AstraZeneca form JV for biologics manufacturing facility in China....

Tina Banerjee

Gland Pharma Ltd - Poised for Stronger H2 Momentum; Rating Upgraded to BUY

Stable Core and Cenexi Turnaround Drive Revenue Growth: Gland Pharma reported consolidated revenue of Rs 1,487 Cr in Q2FY26, marking a 5.8% YoY...

Axis Direct

APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 2) – CSPC, Hengrui, Otsuka, Nippon Shinyaku, PharmaEssnetia, Cipla

Hengrui got NMPA approval for long-acting insulin. FDA approves Otsuka’s new CNS drug. Pharmaessentia announced positive topline result from Phase...

Tina Banerjee

Result Preview:Pharma & Healthcare

We expect pharmaceutical companies under our coverage to deliver subtle positive performance in Q1FY27, with aggregate revenue rising 7% YoY and by...

Axis Direct

APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 10) – Henlius Bio, Simcere, Olympus, Daewoong Pharma

Henlius Bio and Simcere got trial approval for their respective ADC candidates in Japan and China, respectively. Olympus forges exclusive global...

Tina Banerjee

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