Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Sichuan Kelun-Biotech announces Phase 3 trial success for ADC-Keytruda combination therapy in first-line lung cancer. ImmuneOnco received Phase 3 trial approval for IMM0306 lenalidomide combination for follicular lymphoma in China.</li>
<li>Otsuka received FDA accelerated approval of Voyxact for immunoglobulin A nephropathy. Eisai has completed FDA submission of Leqembi Iqlik subcutaneous autoinjector as a weekly starting dose for early Alzheimer’s disease.</li>
<li>Alteogen secures $15M milestone payment from Merck as Keytruda subcutaneous formulation gets EU approval. SK Biopharmaceuticals in-licenses second radiopharmaceutical candidate, which has potential to target clear cell renal cell carcinoma.  </li>
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Sichuan Kelun-Biotech announces Phase 3 trial success for ADC-Keytruda combination therapy in first-line lung cancer. ImmuneOnco received Phase 3 trial approval for IMM0306 lenalidomide combination for follicular lymphoma in China.
Otsuka received FDA accelerated approval of Voyxact for immunoglobulin A nephropathy. Eisai has completed FDA submission of Leqembi Iqlik subcutaneous autoinjector as a weekly starting dose for early Alzheimer’s disease.
Alteogen secures $15M milestone payment from Merck as Keytruda subcutaneous formulation gets EU approval. SK Biopharmaceuticals in-licenses second radiopharmaceutical candidate, which has potential to target clear cell renal cell carcinoma.  


APAC Healthcare Weekly (November 30) – Kelun Bio, ImmuneOnco, Otsuka, Eisai, Alteogen, SK Biopharma

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<li>RemeGen granted exclusive rights to develop and commercialize Telitacicept worldwide (excluding Greater China) to Vor Biopharma for $125M. Innovent Biologics received a first-in-class weight loss drug approval in China.</li>
<li>Daiichi Sankyo received FDA approval for Datroway for the treatment of certain types of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). SanBio now expects Akuugo approval in H2FY26, instead of Q2FY26.</li>
<li>Otsuka in-licensed HBM7020 from Harbour BioMed for an upfront payment of $47M and near-term milestones. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has launched Beigene’s Tevimbra in India for NSCLC.</li>
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RemeGen granted exclusive rights to develop and commercialize Telitacicept worldwide (excluding Greater China) to Vor Biopharma for $125M. Innovent Biologics received a first-in-class weight loss drug approval in China.
Daiichi Sankyo received FDA approval for Datroway for the treatment of certain types of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). SanBio now expects Akuugo approval in H2FY26, instead of Q2FY26.
Otsuka in-licensed HBM7020 from Harbour BioMed for an upfront payment of $47M and near-term milestones. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has launched Beigene’s Tevimbra in India for NSCLC.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 29)- RemeGen, Innovent, Daiichi, SanBio, Otsuka, Chugai, Glenmark

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<li>Kissei Pharmaceutical initiates additional Phase III clinical trial for Rovatirelin (KPS-0373) for the treatment of spinocerebellar degeneration. Shanghai Junshi Biosciences received 11th indication approval for toripalimab in China.</li>
<li>AstraZeneca Entered into exclusive licensing agreement worth $1.35B with Alteogen to use latter’s hyaluronidase protein, ALT-B4, to develop subcutaneous versions of its “several oncology assets.”</li>
<li>Celltrion Has unveiled “Value-up Program,” whereby the company is targeting 30% revenue CAGR by 2027 to reach KRW5T revenue and 7% ROE. HLB faced another rejection from FDA for rivoceranib.</li>
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Kissei Pharmaceutical initiates additional Phase III clinical trial for Rovatirelin (KPS-0373) for the treatment of spinocerebellar degeneration. Shanghai Junshi Biosciences received 11th indication approval for toripalimab in China.
AstraZeneca Entered into exclusive licensing agreement worth $1.35B with Alteogen to use latter’s hyaluronidase protein, ALT-B4, to develop subcutaneous versions of its “several oncology assets.”
Celltrion Has unveiled “Value-up Program,” whereby the company is targeting 30% revenue CAGR by 2027 to reach KRW5T revenue and 7% ROE. HLB faced another rejection from FDA for rivoceranib.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Mar 23)- Kissei, Alteogen, Junshi Biosciences, Celltrion, Lunit, HLB

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

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<li>The newly released national medical insurance account reform will undoubtedly have a big impact on the development of China healthcare industry. We analyzed related impact on companies.</li>
<li>In 2023, we think that CXO is not suitable for long-term hold any more but only for short-term trade. Comparatively speaking, the situation of pharmaceutical companies is better.</li>
<li>Investment is a process of constantly recognizing and breaking through oneself. In fact, it is to use a large number of “certain costs” to exchange for a few “fuzzy earnings”.</li>
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The newly released national medical insurance account reform will undoubtedly have a big impact on the development of China healthcare industry. We analyzed related impact on companies.
In 2023, we think that CXO is not suitable for long-term hold any more but only for short-term trade. Comparatively speaking, the situation of pharmaceutical companies is better.
Investment is a process of constantly recognizing and breaking through oneself. In fact, it is to use a large number of “certain costs” to exchange for a few “fuzzy earnings”.


China Healthcare Weekly (Feb.17) - CXO Vs Pharma, Medical Insurance Account Reform, Time to Reflect

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<li>The State Council decided to support renovation of medical equipment with special refinancing/financial interest subsidy, which has promoting effect in short-term. Investors are advised to look at it dialectically. </li>
<li>The draft for comments on the centralized procurement of liver function biochemical reagents led by Jiangxi was released. The rules are better than the market expected.</li>
<li>We saw some new changes in VBP. For investors, since VBP is inevitable, it is better to accept it - There are still good opportunities in some cases.</li>
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The State Council decided to support renovation of medical equipment with special refinancing/financial interest subsidy, which has promoting effect in short-term. Investors are advised to look at it dialectically. 
The draft for comments on the centralized procurement of liver function biochemical reagents led by Jiangxi was released. The rules are better than the market expected.
We saw some new changes in VBP. For investors, since VBP is inevitable, it is better to accept it - There are still good opportunities in some cases.


China Healthcare Weekly (Oct.14) - State Finance Discount for Medical Device; IVD VBP; VBP Changes

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (November 30) – Kelun Bio, ImmuneOnco, Otsuka, Eisai, Alteogen, SK Biopharma

Kelun Bio announces Phase 3 trial success for ADC-Keytruda combo in first-line lung cancer. Otsuka got FDA approval for IgAN drug. Alteogen secures...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 29)- RemeGen, Innovent, Daiichi, SanBio, Otsuka, Chugai, Glenmark

Last week couple of Chinese companies signed outlicensing deals with international players. Innovent got weight loss drug approval in China....

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Mar 23)- Kissei, Alteogen, Junshi Biosciences, Celltrion, Lunit, HLB

Kissei Pharma initiates additional P3 trial. Junshi Biosciences' drug got indication expansion. AstraZeneca partners with Alteogen. Celltrion aims...

Tina Banerjee

China Healthcare Weekly (Feb.17) - CXO Vs Pharma, Medical Insurance Account Reform, Time to Reflect

The medical insurance account reform will have a big impact on China healthcare. In 2023, we think CXO is not suitable for long-term hold but only...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

China Healthcare Weekly (Oct.14) - State Finance Discount for Medical Device; IVD VBP; VBP Changes

The State's finance discount plan for medical device has positive effect. Investors need to view it dialectically; Rule of IVD VBP led by Jiangxi...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (November 30) – Kelun Bio, ImmuneOnco, Otsuka, Eisai, Alteogen, SK Biopharma

Kelun Bio announces Phase 3 trial success for ADC-Keytruda combo in first-line lung cancer. Otsuka got FDA approval for IgAN drug. Alteogen secures...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 29)- RemeGen, Innovent, Daiichi, SanBio, Otsuka, Chugai, Glenmark

Last week couple of Chinese companies signed outlicensing deals with international players. Innovent got weight loss drug approval in China....

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Mar 23)- Kissei, Alteogen, Junshi Biosciences, Celltrion, Lunit, HLB

​Kissei Pharma initiates additional P3 trial. Junshi Biosciences' drug got indication expansion. AstraZeneca partners with Alteogen. Celltrion aims...

Tina Banerjee

China Healthcare Weekly (Feb.17) - CXO Vs Pharma, Medical Insurance Account Reform, Time to Reflect

The medical insurance account reform will have a big impact on China healthcare. In 2023, we think CXO is not suitable for long-term hold but only...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

China Healthcare Weekly (Oct.14) - State Finance Discount for Medical Device; IVD VBP; VBP Changes

The State's finance discount plan for medical device has positive effect. Investors need to view it dialectically; Rule of IVD VBP led by Jiangxi...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Kissei Pharma initiates additional P3 trial. Junshi Biosciences' drug got indication expansion. AstraZeneca partners with Alteogen. Celltrion aims...