Consun Pharmaceutical Group (HKG:1681) said the first cohort of subjects has been successfully dosed with its renal disease drug SK-08 Tablet, according to a Thursday filing with the Hong Kong bourse.
The drug, which is currently in Phase I clinical trials, is for chronic kidney disease. It rectifies the underlying issues with kidney health to avoid complicated treatments like dialysis.
The pharmaceutical's shares were up nearly 4% at the end of trading.