AstraZeneca's concerted China focus brings new Soliris approval

13 June 2023
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Soliris (eculizumab), from the AstraZeneca (LSE: AZN) subsidiary Alexion, has won a new approval in China.

The C5 complement inhibitor has been approved for the treatment of adult patients with refractory generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody-positive.

"We remain committed to expanding access to innovative therapies for rare disease patients in China"Soliris is the first and only complement inhibitor approved for the treatment of gMG in China.

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