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Hangzhou Jiuyan Gene Engineering Files Semaglutide Biosimilar Application in China

Apr 2, 2024

On 2 April 2024, Hangzhou Jiuyan Gene Engineering announced the acceptance of its Chinese application for JiyoutaiTM, biosimilar to Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic® (semaglutide), for type 2 diabetes.  This application is reportedly the first in PRC for a semaglutide biosimilar.

According to Novo’s 2023 annual report, patent protection in China for Ozempic expires in 2026.