Biologics License Application for lecanemab designated for Priority Review by China National Medical Products Administration
Stockholm, February 28, 2023 – BioArctic AB’s (publ) (Nasdaq Stockholm: BIOA B) partner Eisai announced today that the Biologics License Application (BLA) for lecanemab (brand name in the U.S.: LEQEMBI™), an investigational anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) protofibril antibody has been designated for Priority Review by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China. The Priority Review and Approval procedure was implemented by the NMPA with the aim of accelerating research, development and launch of new medicines that have significant clinical value. Under this procedure the assessment