Shandong Xinhua Pharmaceutical (HKG:0719, SHE:000756) unit Shandong Zibo Xincat Pharmaceutical recently received a drug registration certificate approved by China's National Medical Products Administration for its febuxostat tablets, a Monday bourse filing said.
Febuxostat is suitable for the long-term treatment of hyperuricemia in gout patients.
Hong Kong-listed shares of the pharmaceutical company closed over 1% lower on Monday.