Innovent Biologics, Inc., Transcenta Holding Ltd. and Shanghai Henlius Biotech Co. Ltd. are leading Chinese drug makers’ latest efforts to extend the high-stakes undertaking of global pivotal Phase II or III clinical studies into more countries and regions in addition to the US and Europe.
Multiple Chinese Firms Expand Global Phase III Trials To Japan
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The efforts add up to a new trend after Chinese pharma firms embarked on a quest to launch pivotal Phase II or III trials worldwide, especially in the US and Europe, over the past decade. Meanwhile, BeiGene, Hengrui and others are advancing late-stage programs in the US.
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