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Jiuyuan seeks approval of Wegovy biosimilar in China

Feb. 26, 2026
By Marian (YoonJee) Chu
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China’s National Medical Products Administration has accepted for review Jiuyuan Genetic Biopharmaceutical Co. Ltd.’s drug application for Jikeqin, a biosimilar product to Novo Nordisk A/S’s Wegovy (semaglutide) for obesity.
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