The first look at Phase III data for Chi-Med (Hutchison China MediTech Ltd.)'s new highly selective VEGF inhibitor fruquintinib show encouraging efficacy on both primary and secondary endpoints in third-line colorectal cancer, leading the way to a filing in China mid-year and a possible launch in 2018.
Chi-Med Roll Continues With Positive Fruquintinib Phase III Data
Chi-Med's China-focused strategy is paying off with positive Phase III top-line results for its home-grown VEGF inhibitor fruquintinib, keeping it on track to for a filing this year. But competition looms.

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