Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (HKG:2196, SHA:600196) obtained breakthrough therapy designation for its FCN-159 anti-cancer tablets, according to a Monday filing with the Hong Kong bourse.
The drug registration application is for the treatment of three indications of histiocytic neoplasms or abnormal white blood cell proliferation in adults with inoperable or post-operative residual/recurrent NF1-associated PNs and children with Langerhans cell histiocytosis, which causes lesions, the filing said.
Subsidiary Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Industrial Development developed the drug.
Shares rose 2% in Shanghai during Tuesday's afternoon trading.